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Provision of Wifi & Iridium Antennas

NATIONAL OCEANOGRAPHY CENTRE

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22 Sep 2025 at 08:26

Summary of the contracting process

The National Oceanography Centre, located in Southampton, United Kingdom, and classified as a sub-central government public authority, recently completed a public procurement process for the "Provision of Wifi & Iridium Antennas". This tender, identified under the procurement ID NOCP00615, is under the goods category, specifically focused on marine equipment. The procurement method was limited and below the threshold for competition. The process finalised with a contract awarded on 22nd September 2025, to Trident Sensors Limited, a large-scale business based in Surrey, UK. The contract encompasses the delivery of ten complete sets of Wi-Fi and Iridium antennas for use on autonomous underwater vehicles within a 12-14 week timeframe, with the contract running until 31st December 2026.

This tender represents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in marine technology and underwater vehicle communications systems. Companies with expertise in producing commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) equipment designed for extreme marine conditions, especially those that can meet depth and pressure specifications, would find this tender particularly relevant. Moreover, the requirement for compatibility with existing connectors may appeal to firms with a strong engineering and design capability in the marine sector. The contract with Trident Sensors Limited demonstrates the potential for large-scale businesses to expand market reach by delivering customised engineering solutions to public sector clients.

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Notice Title

Provision of Wifi & Iridium Antennas

Notice Description

The NOC requires the supply of ten (10) complete antenna sets for use on Autosub Long Range (ALR) autonomous underwater vehicles. Each set must include combined Wi-Fi and Iridium communications antennas. The antennas must be commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS), depth-rated and pressure-validated to 6,000 metres, and compatible with existing DGO connectors. All units must be supplied complete and ready to install. Delivery is required within 12-14 weeks from order.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059eac
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058339-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34930000 - Marine equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£63,240 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
21 Sep 2025 - 31 Dec 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

TRIDENT SENSORS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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