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Provision of 2 CTD Free-Falling Fish Tow Bodies

NATIONAL OCEANOGRAPHY CENTRE

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18 Sep 2025 at 15:25

Summary of the contracting process

The National Oceanography Centre awarded a contract for the provision of two CTD Free-Falling Fish Tow Bodies, essential for enhancing their AML MVP300-1700 Moving Vessel Profiler system, to the large-scale Canadian supplier, AML Oceanographic Ltd. This procurement, classified under the industry categories of hydrographic and surveying instruments, was carried out using a direct method below the threshold without competition. The contract, signed on 2nd September 2025, is set to conclude on 1st September 2026, ensuring compatibility with the existing equipment and maintaining operational standards. The procurement stage is now complete, marking the fulfilment of this contract requirement, with deliveries slated for the Southampton area in the UK.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in precision and compatibility-focused engineering products, particularly those providing goods for environmental and oceanographic research. Companies that can produce or supply advanced instrument interfacing solutions, especially those already attuned to accommodating specific mechanical and electrical requirements, would have been well-suited to engage in this procurement process. The approach taken by the National Oceanography Centre highlights the need for high-quality, seamlessly integrated equipment, offering niche market opportunities for specialised instrument manufacturers.

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Notice Title

Provision of 2 CTD Free-Falling Fish Tow Bodies

Notice Description

Provision of two OEM-validated MVPx2 CTD Free-Falling Fish tow bodies to enhance the National Oceanography Centre's installed AML MVP300-1700 Moving Vessel Profiler system. These tow bodies are the only products engineered and validated by the original manufacturer to interface seamlessly with the existing MVP deck winch and controller, ensuring full compatibility with mechanical, electrical, and firmware systems, and maintaining all OEM safety and operational features.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059d8b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057857-2025
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

38292000 - Hydrographic instruments

38296000 - Surveying instruments

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£182,743 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
1 Sep 2025 - 1 Sep 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
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

AML OCEANOGRAPHIC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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