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Provision of a Low-Frequency Acoustic Doppler Current Profiler

NATIONAL OCEANOGRAPHY CENTRE

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12 Feb 2026 at 17:57

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Summary of the contracting process

The National Oceanography Centre, based in Southampton, United Kingdom, has concluded a procurement process for the provision of a low-frequency Acoustic Doppler Current Profiler. This tender falls under the industry category of oceanographic instruments, specified as "surveying, hydrographic, oceanographic and hydrological instruments and appliances," for deployment offshore of the Bahamas. The procurement was conducted using a limited competition method, as it was below a certain threshold. The contract was awarded to NORTEK INSTRUMENTS LIMITED on 10th February 2026. The contractor will supply the equipment for a period from 10th February 2026 to 9th February 2027.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the oceanographic and related sectors. The procurement of sophisticated equipment for enhancing profiling capabilities opens avenues for suppliers with expertise in manufacturing oceanographic and hydrographic instruments. SMEs providing precision equipment that can withstand long-term, unattended operations, either integrated within buoyancy elements or configured on the seabed, are particularly well-suited to such opportunities. Participating in projects like these can bolster a company's portfolio and strengthen relationships within the scientific and research community, facilitating business growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of a Low-Frequency Acoustic Doppler Current Profiler

Notice Description

The National Oceanography Centre (NOC) has awarded a contract for the provision of a low-frequency Acoustic Doppler Current Profiler (ADCP) for deployment on the RAPID array offshore of the Bahamas. The procurement forms part of a planned refresh of ageing instrumentation and provides enhanced profiling capability to improve data quality and enable comparison of full-depth current profiles with existing interpolated measurements. The instrument is designed for long-term, unattended deployment of up to two years and will be integrated either within existing syntactic buoyancy elements or via a seabed-mounted configuration, depending on final operational requirements.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06535b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013185-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited 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
£75,514 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
10 Feb 2026 - 9 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
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

NORTEK INSTRUMENTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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