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Provision of Multibeam Echo Sounders

NATIONAL OCEANOGRAPHY CENTRE

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19 Nov 2025 at 17:08

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The National Oceanography Centre, operating under sub-central government authority in the United Kingdom, has completed a procurement process for the provision of Multibeam Echo Sounders. This contract, identified with the title "Provision of Multibeam Echo Sounders," falls under the category of goods, specifically echo sounders, according to the CPV classification. The procurement was managed directly below the threshold without competitive bidding, and the contract has been awarded to Kilmore Marine Ltd, trading as NORBIT UK. The goods were to be delivered from Trondheim, Norway to Southampton, UK, with the contract being signed on 18th November 2025 and set to end on 31st December 2025. The total contract value is GBP 154,320, which includes an amount of GBP 128,600 net of taxes.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the production and supply of high-resolution, advanced marine technology equipment. Companies specialising in precision sonar systems and associated technologies would find this type of procurement particularly relevant. The demand for technology such as the Norbit WINGHEAD B43 Multibeam Echo Sounder, with features like ultra high-resolution and depth ratings, highlights a niche market for specialized suppliers. Given that the procurement method was direct with no competition, businesses able to establish themselves as reliable suppliers with cutting-edge, quality offerings will have an advantageous position for similar future tenders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Multibeam Echo Sounders

Notice Description

Supply of one Norbit WINGHEAD B43 Multibeam Echo Sounder system, including titanium housing, Sonar Interface Unit, Power Supply Unit, 8m cable, mounting bracket, miscellaneous cables, accessories, and manual, packed in a Pelican Case. The system features ultra high-resolution curved array bathymetry, 0.5deg x 0.9deg resolution at 400kHz, real-time sonar head sound velocity sensor, 1500m depth rating, and 1024 dynamically focused beams. The procurement also includes two extended warranty periods for hardware, firmware, and software, and a pressure test certificate for 1500m. Delivery is required within 4 weeks from order confirmation, FCA Trondheim, Norway. All goods and services must meet the specification and be supplied in accordance with the contract terms and applicable UK law.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e4d6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075423-2025
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

38114000 - Echo sounders

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£128,600 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
18 Nov 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 1-6 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

KILMORE MARINE LTD T/A NORBIT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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