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Specialist OEM Maintenance for RDI ADCP Instrumentation

NATIONAL OCEANOGRAPHY CENTRE

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02 Feb 2026 at 15:56

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process was initiated by the National Oceanography Centre, a sub-central government authority based in Southampton, United Kingdom. The tender, titled "Specialist OEM Maintenance for RDI ADCP Instrumentation," pertains to the services industry category, specifically focusing on repair and maintenance services related to marine equipment. This process is at the contract award stage, having been completed with an effective date of 2nd February 2026, and will run until 1st February 2027. The procurement was conducted using a direct method below the threshold, without competition, due to the specialised nature of the work and the proprietary rights involved.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses engaged in the maintenance and repair of specialised marine instrumentation. Companies with expertise in the repair of Teledyne RDI Acoustic Doppler Current Profilers, or those with the capability to become authorised service partners, would be well-positioned to compete in similar tenders. However, this contract was specifically awarded to Saderet Limited, as they are the sole authorised UK distributor and service partner for Teledyne RDI, underscoring the importance of niche specialisation and strategic partnerships in securing such contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Specialist OEM Maintenance for RDI ADCP Instrumentation

Notice Description

This procurement covered the repair and refurbishment of Teledyne RDI Acoustic Doppler Current Profilers (ADCPs), valued at $122,780 (ex VAT). The works were carried out by Saderet, the sole authorised UK distributor and service partner for Teledyne RDI, as only the OEM possessed the proprietary components, calibration systems, diagnostic tools, firmware, and intellectual-property rights required for legitimate repairs.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06148e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009107-2026
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

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50240000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to marine and other equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£129,120 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Feb 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Feb 20263 months ago
Contract Period
2 Feb 2026 - 1 Feb 2027 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

SADERET

Further Information

Notice Documents

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