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Integrated Continuous Plankton Recorder

UK HYDROGRAPHIC OFFICE

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23 Jan 2026 at 14:45

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was conducted by the UK Hydrographic Office for the rental of an Integrated Continuous Plankton Recorder. This tender falls under the category of services, specifically targeting surveying, hydrographic, oceanographic, and hydrological instruments and appliances. Located in Taunton, the procurement involved direct negotiation, below threshold and without competition. The process has reached the award stage, with important dates including the contract signing on 22nd January 2026 and contract completion on 21st February 2026.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses in the marine and hydrographic sectors, especially those capable of providing specialised equipment and services. Companies that are large in scale and potentially involved in ventures with public authorities could find this type of procurement advantageous. As the supplier for this contract, The Marine Biological Association demonstrates the potential value partnerships with government entities can generate, providing a model for businesses aiming to expand in similar industries.

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Notice Title

Integrated Continuous Plankton Recorder

Notice Description

Rental of an Integrated Continuous Plankton Recorder

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060d87
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006270-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
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)

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

38290000 - Surveying, hydrographic, oceanographic and hydrological instruments and appliances

71354400 - Hydrographic services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£14,161 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
22 Jan 2026 - 21 Feb 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK HYDROGRAPHIC OFFICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@ukho.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
TAUNTON
Postcode
TA1 2DN
Post Town
Taunton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Taunton East
Westminster Constituency
Taunton and Wellington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE MARINE BIOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION

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