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Provision of a Total Alkalinity (TA) and Dissolved Inorganic Carbon (DIC) Analytical System

NATIONAL OCEANOGRAPHY CENTRE

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17 Nov 2025 at 15:38

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The National Oceanography Centre, a sub-central government public authority located in Southampton, UK, has completed the procurement of a Total Alkalinity (TA) and Dissolved Inorganic Carbon (DIC) Analytical System. This procurement falls under the goods category and is specifically classified under the CPV code 38426000 for Coulometers. The tender process was initiated on 17th November 2025 and utilised a direct procurement method, characterised as 'Below threshold - without competition', with Marianda Marine Analytics and Data being awarded the contract due to their exclusive capability to supply the required system. The contract is active from 17th November 2025 to 16th November 2026, with a contract value of USD 52,770.

This procurement presents significant growth opportunities, especially for businesses involved in marine analytical equipment supply and manufacture. The requirement for a sophisticated TA and DIC Analytical System underscores the demand for advanced technology solutions in climate-monitoring activities. Companies that specialise in similar high-tech instruments and have the capacity to provide innovative solutions for environmental monitoring would be well-suited to compete in such tenders. In addition, businesses that can offer competitive alternatives to the exclusive solutions currently provided by companies like Marianda could find lucrative opportunities in future procurement processes.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of a Total Alkalinity (TA) and Dissolved Inorganic Carbon (DIC) Analytical System

Notice Description

NOC requires a total alkalinity (TA) and dissolved inorganic carbon (DIC) analytical system for the high-quality analysis of seawater samples in support of ongoing carbon observing and climate-monitoring activities. MARIANDA is the exclusive manufacturer and supplier of the only commercially available system capable of analysing both TA and DIC from the same sample within a single instrument. This combined approach reduces sampling uncertainty, minimises water demand during research cruises, and delivers significant efficiencies in laboratory and shipboard space.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e2ab
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074478-2025
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
£52,770 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

MARIANDA MARINE ANALYTICS AND DATA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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