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Acoustic Doppler Sensor for ALR Vehicle

NATIONAL OCEANOGRAPHY CENTRE

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22 Jul 2025 at 14:30

Summary of the contracting process

The National Oceanography Centre, situated in Southampton, United Kingdom, has recently concluded a procurement process for the acquisition of an Acoustic Doppler Sensor for its Autosub Long Range Vehicles. The contract, identified with the title "Acoustic Doppler Sensor for ALR Vehicle," falls under the industry category of navigational and meteorological instruments. The procurement was carried out through a direct procurement method, classified as below threshold without competition, and has reached the award stage with Nortek Instruments Ltd. The contract was signed on 14th May 2025 and is now active, with the award officially documented as of 22nd July 2025.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses specializing in high-frequency navigational and meteorological instruments. Companies that can provide bespoke solutions targeting the unique 1MHz frequency requirements of the Doppler Velocity Log will find this sector ripe for investment and innovation. Such contracts allow for expanding into governmental and scientific procurement spheres, particularly for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) adept at delivering tailored, high-value technical goods. Moreover, firms aiming to partner with public authorities like the National Oceanography Centre will benefit from increased visibility and potential for securing future contracts within this specialised field.

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Notice Title

Acoustic Doppler Sensor for ALR Vehicle

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** We have a requirement to fit a high frequency DVL to our Autosub Long Range Vehicles. The Nortek DVL is unique as a 1MHz operational frequency. This is the right frequency for the application of interest.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0563ff
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042094-2025
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

38100000 - Navigational and meteorological instruments

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£70,110 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
13 May 2025 - 11 Jul 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATIONAL OCEANOGRAPHY CENTRE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
noc_tenders@noc.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO14 3ZH
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Bargate
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Itchen

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NORTEK INSTRUMENTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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