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Provision of Slocum Glider OEM Components

NATIONAL OCEANOGRAPHY CENTRE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

19 Sep 2025 at 15:41

Award

19 Sep 2025 at 15:28

Summary of the contracting process

The National Oceanography Centre, a public authority under sub-central government jurisdiction, recently completed a procurement process for the "Provision of Slocum Glider OEM Components." This procurement falls under the industry category of surveying, hydrographic, oceanographic, and hydrological instruments, with the primary location being the United Kingdom, specifically in Southampton. The process reached the Award stage on 19 September 2025. The contract, valued at approximately 48,743.64 USD and lasting until 18 September 2026, involves the direct procurement method without competition due to its below-threshold value. Teledyne Instruments Inc., operating as Teledyne Webb Research, has been awarded the contract to supply proprietary sensor components, ensuring compatibility with Slocum™ gliders.

This procurement provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in sensor components and those capable of manufacturing unique, compatible components with established OEM platforms. It particularly suits large-scale businesses with expertise in high-tech marine and oceanographic instrumentation. By participating in such direct procurement procedures, companies can solidify relationships with government bodies like the National Oceanography Centre, enhancing their visibility and potential for future collaboration in this niche industry. Businesses focusing on innovative marine technology solutions can use projects like these for growth and business development within the sector.

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Notice Title

Provision of Slocum Glider OEM Components

Notice Description

PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A REVISION TO THE PREVIOUS UK7 NOTICE Ref: 2025/S 000-058243 Title:Provision of Slocum Glider OEM Components Please note that this is a correction to the previously published notice. The contract value was incorrectly stated due to a currency conversion error. Although the value was converted from USD to GBP, it was mistakenly still labelled as USD, which made the contract value appear lower than it actually is. This notice does not represent a new or additional purchase, but solely serves to correct the previously published contract value. The goods required are proprietary sensor components for the Slocum(tm) glider platform, manufactured exclusively by Teledyne Webb Research (TWR), the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM). These parts are specifically engineered to ensure full mechanical, electrical, and software compatibility with the Slocum(tm) gliders.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059e6c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058253-2025
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

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

38292000 - Hydrographic instruments

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£70,687 Under £100K

Notice Dates

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

TELEDYNE INSTRUMENTS INC. D/B/A TELEDYNE WEBB RESEARCH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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