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Provision of Oceanographic CTD Sensors

NATIONAL OCEANOGRAPHY CENTRE

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19 Dec 2025 at 15:11

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process executed by the National Oceanography Centre, a sub-central government entity based in Southampton, United Kingdom, focused on the provision of oceanographic conductivity, temperature, and depth (CTD) sensors, along with associated calibration services, spares, and documentation. This process falls under the "goods" category specifically for hydrographic instruments and was completed through a direct, below-threshold procurement method without competition, ensuring compatibility and continuity with existing programmes. The contract, valued at 64,678 USD, was awarded to PLANET OCEAN LIMITED, an SME supplier, with the contract period starting on 19th December 2025 and concluding on 18th December 2026. The award was officially signed on 19th December 2025, and the full details can be accessed on the Find a Tender Service platform.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses that specialise in advanced oceanographic equipment and related calibration services. Suppliers with proven capabilities in delivering high-quality, reliable sensors that can support rigorous climate data collection and integration into existing data formats will find this procurement particularly beneficial. PLANET OCEAN LIMITED was selected owing to its unique position as the only authorised distributor capable of meeting the specific technical requirements and operational support within the UK, indicating the need for similar firms to possess necessary certifications and distribution rights to successfully compete in such tenders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Oceanographic CTD Sensors

Notice Description

The National Oceanography Centre (NOC) requires oceanographic conductivity, temperature, and depth (CTD) sensors, including associated calibration services, spares, and documentation. The contract was awarded to maintain compatibility and continuity with existing programmes, ensuring long-term, high-quality climate data records. Alternative sensors could not meet the programmes' requirements for calibration equivalence, data format compatibility, proven long-term stability in deep-ocean deployments, and operational support within the UK. The chosen supplier was the only authorised distributor able to provide compliant access to the required sensors and associated services.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05fa9d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085008-2025
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

CPV Codes

38292000 - Hydrographic instruments

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£64,678 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
19 Dec 2025 - 18 Dec 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

PLANET OCEAN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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