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RoCSI-AutoNaut MARCO - BOLO Project Collaboration

NATIONAL OCEANOGRAPHY CENTRE

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31 Jul 2025 at 07:48

Summary of the contracting process

The National Oceanography Centre, a public authority under the sub-central government in the UK, recently completed the procurement process titled "RoCSI-AutoNaut MARCO - BOLO Project Collaboration". The procurement, which involves services in marine research, took place in various regions across the United Kingdom, including the UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK. The procurement stage is at the award and contract stage, having been signed on 24th July 2025, with a completion date set for 24th July 2026. This contract was procured using a direct method below the threshold and without competition, focusing on integrating and testing NOC's technologies with a mobile platform.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the marine research services sector, particularly those capable of collaborating on technology integration projects. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) similar to the Plymouth Marine Laboratory, the identified supplier for this contract, would find such opportunities well-suited to their scale and capabilities. Engaging in such public procurements can lead to business growth through enhanced project portfolios and expertise in cross-technology collaborations within significant national and European coastal regions.

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Notice Title

RoCSI-AutoNaut MARCO - BOLO Project Collaboration

Notice Description

The NOC in collaboration with the Plymouth Marine Laboratory is working to facilitate the integration of two our technologies (NOC's RoCSI and NOC's UVP-6) with a mobile platform and operate in a coastal region in Europe or the UK. The PML has been identified as complying with relevant legislation and licence requirements to facility the activity required to test the operation of this project.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0569aa
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044538-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73112000 - Marine research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£69,544 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jul 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
23 Jul 2025 - 24 Jul 2026 1-2 years
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

PLYMOUTH MARINE LABORATORY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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