Award

Vertical Microstructure Turbulence Profiler

PRIFYSGOL BANGOR / BANGOR UNIVERSITY

This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Award

30 Jun 2025 at 14:44

Summary of the contracting process

Prifysgol Bangor / Bangor University has finalised a procurement process for a "Vertical Microstructure Turbulence Profiler" under unique procurement circumstances, choosing a direct award method to Rockland Scientific Incorporated. This decision complies with the 2023 legislative framework for below-threshold purchases without a competitive procedure, addressing the specific needs of the university's research department. Located in Bangor, United Kingdom, the awarded contract commenced on 4th July 2025 and will extend for a year, concluding on 3rd July 2026. The initiative is under the Welsh devolved regulations and falls within the industry category of surveying, hydrographic, oceanographic, and hydrological instruments and appliances (CPV code 38290000). The total contract value is USD 94,170, with the net amount being USD 78,475.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses entrenched in scientific instrumentation, specifically those specialising in oceanographic and hydrographic equipment. The procurement's focus on a direct award highlights the value of maintaining good relationships and providing specialist equipment that fits seamlessly into existing setups, making it ideal for small to medium enterprises that can deliver bespoke solutions. Companies with a proven track record of supplying technically advanced instruments and offering adaptable integration solutions stand to gain from similar tender opportunities, especially in academic or research-driven environments.

Find more tenders on our Open Data Platform.
How relevant is this notice?

D3 Tenders Premium

Win More Public Sector Contracts

AI-powered tender discovery, pipeline management, and market intelligence — everything you need to grow your public sector business.

Notice Title

Vertical Microstructure Turbulence Profiler

Notice Description

The Contracting Authority has awarded a contract for the one-time requirement for a vertical microstructure turbulence profiler to replace the previous unit which was lost at sea. The authority has performed a direct award due to having existing hardware and software set up on its research vessel for the procured unit, which would otherwise need to be replaced or adapted at an additional cost, as the previous vertical microstructure turbulence profiler was a model procured from the same supplier. The 12 month contract covers the warranty period of 1 year provided with the goods, which clearly outlines the supplier's relevant obligations. This, combined with no services being procured therewith, has resulted in no KPIs being assigned to the contract. CPV code 38290000

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055621
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036194-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)


CPV Codes

38290000 - Surveying, hydrographic, oceanographic and hydrological instruments and appliances

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£78,475 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jun 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
3 Jul 2025 - 3 Jul 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
PRIFYSGOL BANGOR / BANGOR UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Mel Lone
Contact Email
c.lone@bangor.ac.uk
Contact Phone
01248382832

Buyer Location

Locality
BANGOR
Postcode
LL57 2TR
Post Town
Llandudno
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL3 North Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL32 Gwynedd
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Gwynedd
Electoral Ward
Glyder
Westminster Constituency
Bangor Aberconwy

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ROCKLAND SCIENTIFIC

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-055621-2025-06-30T15:44:35+01:00",
    "date": "2025-06-30T15:44:35+01:00",
    "ocid": "ocds-h6vhtk-055621",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-PPON-PTPM-4795-PZBG",
            "name": "Prifysgol Bangor / Bangor University",
            "identifier": {
                "scheme": "GB-PPON",
                "id": "PTPM-4795-PZBG"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Finance Office",
                "locality": "Bangor",
                "postalCode": "LL57 2TR",
                "country": "GB",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom",
                "region": "UKL12"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "name": "Mel Lone",
                "email": "c.lone@bangor.ac.uk",
                "telephone": "01248382832"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ],
            "details": {
                "url": "http://www.bangor.ac.uk",
                "classifications": [
                    {
                        "scheme": "UK_CA_TYPE",
                        "id": "publicAuthoritySubCentralGovernment",
                        "description": "Public authority - sub-central government"
                    },
                    {
                        "scheme": "UK_CA_DEVOLVED_REGULATIONS",
                        "id": "GB-WLS",
                        "description": "Welsh devolved regulations apply"
                    }
                ]
            }
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-PPON-PWYR-9919-MGDZ",
            "name": "Rockland Scientific Incorporated",
            "identifier": {
                "scheme": "GB-PPON",
                "id": "PWYR-9919-MGDZ"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "520 Dupplin Road",
                "locality": "Victoria",
                "postalCode": "V8Z 1C1",
                "country": "CA",
                "countryName": "Canada",
                "region": "CA"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "email": "ar@rocklandscientific.com",
                "telephone": "+1 778-400-3263"
            },
            "roles": [
                "supplier"
            ],
            "details": {
                "scale": "sme",
                "vcse": false
            }
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-PPON-PTPM-4795-PZBG",
        "name": "Prifysgol Bangor / Bangor University"
    },
    "tender": {
        "id": "BU262025",
        "legalBasis": {
            "id": "2023/54",
            "scheme": "UKPGA",
            "uri": "https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents"
        },
        "title": "Vertical Microstructure Turbulence Profiler",
        "description": "The Contracting Authority has awarded a contract for the one-time requirement for a vertical microstructure turbulence profiler to replace the previous unit which was lost at sea. The authority has performed a direct award due to having existing hardware and software set up on its research vessel for the procured unit, which would otherwise need to be replaced or adapted at an additional cost, as the previous vertical microstructure turbulence profiler was a model procured from the same supplier. The 12 month contract covers the warranty period of 1 year provided with the goods, which clearly outlines the supplier's relevant obligations. This, combined with no services being procured therewith, has resulted in no KPIs being assigned to the contract. CPV code 38290000",
        "status": "complete",
        "procurementMethod": "direct",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Below threshold - without competition",
        "lots": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "status": "complete"
            }
        ]
    },
    "awards": [
        {
            "id": "1",
            "status": "active",
            "mainProcurementCategory": "goods",
            "suppliers": [
                {
                    "id": "GB-PPON-PWYR-9919-MGDZ",
                    "name": "Rockland Scientific Incorporated"
                }
            ],
            "items": [
                {
                    "id": "1",
                    "additionalClassifications": [
                        {
                            "scheme": "CPV",
                            "id": "38290000",
                            "description": "Surveying, hydrographic, oceanographic and hydrological instruments and appliances"
                        }
                    ],
                    "deliveryAddresses": [
                        {
                            "region": "UKL12",
                            "country": "GB",
                            "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                        }
                    ],
                    "relatedLot": "1"
                }
            ],
            "relatedLots": [
                "1"
            ]
        }
    ],
    "contracts": [
        {
            "id": "1",
            "awardID": "1",
            "title": "Vertical Microstructure Turbulence Profiler",
            "status": "active",
            "period": {
                "startDate": "2025-07-04T00:00:00+01:00",
                "endDate": "2026-07-03T23:59:59+01:00"
            },
            "value": {
                "amountGross": 94170,
                "amount": 78475,
                "currency": "USD"
            },
            "aboveThreshold": false,
            "dateSigned": "2025-05-20T00:00:00+01:00",
            "documents": [
                {
                    "id": "036194-2025",
                    "documentType": "contractNotice",
                    "noticeType": "UK7",
                    "description": "Contract details notice on Find a Tender",
                    "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036194-2025",
                    "datePublished": "2025-06-30T15:44:35+01:00",
                    "format": "text/html"
                }
            ]
        }
    ],
    "language": "en"
}