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Expansion of ADCP Fleet

NATIONAL OCEANOGRAPHY CENTRE

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07 Aug 2025 at 09:57

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The National Oceanography Centre in Southampton, United Kingdom, has successfully concluded a procurement process for the project titled "Expansion of ADCP Fleet" within the industry category of surveying, hydrographic, oceanographic, and hydrological instruments. This procurement falls under a direct method, completed without competition, due to being below threshold. The contract, valued at £146,880.28, began on 7th August 2025 and is set to end on 5th September 2025. The awarded supplier is Saderet Limited, located in the Isle of Man, highlighting the strategic focus of the centre on enhancing its hydrodynamic data collection capabilities essential for multiple ocean circulation projects.

This contract offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in oceanographic equipment and related technologies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) equipped with the expertise and capability to supply advanced oceanographic instruments could leverage similar future procurement opportunities. Companies that can innovate within the framework of existing technology platforms may find strong alignment with the requirements typical of National Oceanography Centre tenders, which involve integrating new devices with established systems to ensure compatibility and reliability.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Expansion of ADCP Fleet

Notice Description

Procurement of additional RDI ADCP'S Sentinal MKii into existing infrastructure. 2x new 600khz , 2x new 300khz to improve the accuracy, efficiency and range of hydrodynamic data collection in support of multiple ocean circulation projects. Used for a detailed picture of currents and known to be reliable in their operation. The majority of our deployed ADCP infrastructure, both vessel-based and moored, is based on RDI systems. This has led to significant investment over time in support infrastructure, data acquisition systems, software compatibility, and internal expertise, all optimised around RDI platforms. Several projects next year require ADCPs in which an aging & limited stock is a risk to fulfilling the cruise program.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058326
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046807-2025
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
£146,880 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
6 Aug 2025 - 5 Sep 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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

SADERET

Further Information

Notice Documents

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