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Provision of a Low-Frequency Acoustic Doppler Current Profiler

NATIONAL OCEANOGRAPHY CENTRE

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ContractAmendment

25 Feb 2026 at 12:59

UK10 - Contract Change Notice
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12 Feb 2026 at 17:57

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The National Oceanography Centre, based in Southampton, United Kingdom, is proceeding with a contract amendment related to the procurement of a Low-Frequency Acoustic Doppler Current Profiler, initially awarded on 10th February 2026. The contract pertains to the provision of oceanographic instruments essential for the RAPID array offshore of the Bahamas, underlining a strategic upgrade of ageing equipment. The procurement falls under the category of surveying, hydrographic, oceanographic, and hydrological instruments. The contract notice concerning this amendment was published on 25th February 2026 with the amended contractual commencement set for 2nd March 2026 valued at £200,667 GBP gross with a duration until 2nd March 2027. The procurement method employed was limited competition, highlighting a below-threshold opportunity for suppliers.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in oceanographic instrumentation and hydrological surveying solutions, particularly those capable of providing advanced profiling capabilities and long-term deployment readiness. Such tenders are ideal for small and medium-sized enterprises in the scientific equipment manufacturing and supply sector to expand their market presence and cater to emerging technological requirements. Companies with expertise in integrating instrumentation within specific configurations, such as syntactic buoyancy or seabed-mounted setups, will find this contract particularly suitable, presenting a chance to collaborate closely with a public authority focusing on ocean sciences and technology enhancements.

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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/016876-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK10 - Contract Change 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
25 Feb 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Feb 20262 months 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
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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

NORTEK INSTRUMENTS

Further Information

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