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Provision of DeepWater Buoyancy ADCP buoyancy spheres

NATIONAL OCEANOGRAPHY CENTRE

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ContractAmendment

27 Feb 2026 at 08:19

UK10 - Contract Change Notice
Award

19 Feb 2026 at 17:05

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The National Oceanography Centre, located in Southampton, United Kingdom, has commissioned a tender titled "Provision of DeepWater Buoyancy ADCP buoyancy spheres" within the oceanographic instruments industry. The procurement process has advanced to the contract amendment stage as of 27th February 2026, while the original contract was awarded on 9th February 2026 and signed by the supplier, Saderet Limited, based in the Isle of Man. The focus of this tender is on the provision of syntactic-foam flotation units tailored for the Centre's scientific mooring operations, ensuring compatibility with existing systems. The contract period is established from 9th February 2026 to 8th February 2027, with key legislative alignment on legal compliance detailed under UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in marine instrumentation and survey equipment, especially those experienced in oceanographic systems. It presents a lucrative chance for suppliers who can meet technical specifications for integration with Acoustic Doppler Current Profilers and other related oceanographic instruments. Companies that are capable of providing customised solutions for scientific mooring systems, ensuring compatibility and seamless operation with existing infrastructure, are particularly well-suited for this contract. Such involvement not only supports growth through prestigious collaboration with a renowned scientific authority but may also enhance long-term prospects via consistent maintenance and lifecycle support offerings.

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Notice Title

Provision of DeepWater Buoyancy ADCP buoyancy spheres

Notice Description

This contract was for the provision of DeepWater Buoyancy ADCP buoyancy spheres required for the National Oceanography Centre's scientific mooring operations. The scope covered the supply of syntactic-foam flotation units compatible with the organisation's existing mooring systems, hardware interfaces, and operational handling practices. The flotation units supplied under this contract support the deployment and operation of Acoustic Doppler Current Profilers (ADCPs) and associated oceanographic instrumentation. The purchase ensured full technical compatibility with NOC's established fleet of DeepWater Buoyancy assets, enabling safe integration, reliable performance, and continuity of long-term maintenance and lifecycle support.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0658aa
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017637-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK10 - Contract Change Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£69,109 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Feb 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Feb 20262 months ago
Contract Period
9 Feb 2026 - 8 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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