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Purchase of Xeos Apollo X7 Beacons

NATIONAL OCEANOGRAPHY CENTRE

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02 Feb 2026 at 15:58

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The National Oceanography Centre, a public authority within the sub-central government of the United Kingdom, conducted a procurement process for the purchase of five Xeos Apollo X7 submersible Iridium/GPS LED flasher beacons. This procurement, which falls under the "Surveying, hydrographic, oceanographic and hydrological instruments and appliances" category, was completed using a direct procurement method below the threshold without competition. Located in Southampton, the organisation sought to enhance its operational capabilities with these high-tech beacons, fully equipped for deep-sea functionality. The contract was awarded to PLANET OCEAN LIMITED and is active from 23rd February 2026 to 22nd February 2027, carrying a gross value of £31,194.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in hydrographic and oceanographic equipment provision, particularly those with the capability to offer advanced, durable submersible instruments. SMEs like PLANET OCEAN LIMITED, which are experienced in integrating satellite communication with GPS technology for marine applications, are ideally positioned to leverage such contracts. The procurement method, being direct and without competition, may primarily benefit companies already known to the buyer or those possessing unique and specialised equipment offerings that align with the specific needs of public authorities such as the National Oceanography Centre.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Purchase of Xeos Apollo X7 Beacons

Notice Description

The requirement was for the supply of five (5) Xeos Apollo X7 submersible Iridium/GPS LED flasher beacons, each built with a titanium enclosure and depth-rated to 11,000m. The units must include 7 D-cell alkaline batteries, integrated Iridium satellite communication, GPS location capability, an ultra-bright LED flasher, Bluetooth configuration, and solid-state surface-detection sensors.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-061491
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009112-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£25,995 Under £100K

Notice Dates

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

PLANET OCEAN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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