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Provision of an Oceanographic CO2 Coulometer

NATIONAL OCEANOGRAPHY CENTRE

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17 Nov 2025 at 14:59

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The National Oceanography Centre in Southampton, United Kingdom, has completed a procurement process to source an Oceanographic CO2 Coulometer, specifically the UIC CM5018O model, essential for their carbon analysis. This tender, identified as NOCP00631, falls under the goods category with direct procurement, executed without competition due to it being below the threshold. The procurement process is in the award and contract stage, with the contract having started on 17 November 2025 and expected to conclude on 16 November 2026. The selected supplier for this contract is R. & L. SLAUGHTER LIMITED, based in London.

This procurement opportunity demonstrates significant growth potential for businesses specialising in scientific equipment, particularly those capable of providing highly specialised or compatible technical solutions. Companies that can offer proprietary or exclusive products that meet the specific needs laid out by major research institutions like the National Oceanography Centre are well-placed to secure such contracts. The process underscores the importance of offering bespoke solutions in specialised fields to consistently match procurement needs, thus enabling business growth through targeted offering alignment.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of an Oceanographic CO2 Coulometer

Notice Description

The NOC requires the provision of a UIC CM5018O Coulometer. The specified model is the only compatible option with the MARIANDA VINDTA 3C system used for our carbon analysis work. A market review identified no commercially available alternatives; the only other potential supplier offers prototypes not available for purchase, and no other product is compatible with the VINDTA 3C. Any non-UIC option would require significant modification with no assurance of performance and increased risk and cost. The UIC coulometer ensures reliable operation with both our existing legacy systems and current VINDTA models, maintaining continuity and reducing downtime risk.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e295
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074446-2025
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

38426000 - Coulometers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£43,350 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
17 Nov 2025 - 16 Nov 2026 6-12 months
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

R. & L. SLAUGHTER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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