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Provision of DeepWater Buoyancy ADCP buoyancy spheres

NATIONAL OCEANOGRAPHY CENTRE

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19 Feb 2026 at 17:05

Summary of the contracting process

The National Oceanography Centre, a public authority part of sub-central government, completed a procurement process awarding a contract for the provision of DeepWater Buoyancy ADCP buoyancy spheres. The tender, categorised under surveying, hydrographic, oceanographic, and hydrological instruments, involved the supply of syntactic-foam flotation units needed for scientific mooring operations in Southampton, United Kingdom. Saderet Limited was the successful supplier awarded the contract valued at £82,931.00 gross, which commenced on 9th February 2026 and is set to conclude by 8th February 2027. The procurement method applied was below threshold and the award currently remains active, facilitating the continuity of NOC's oceanographic instrumentation operations.

This tender offers business growth opportunities, particularly suitable for companies involved in manufacturing or supplying specialised oceanographic equipment, such as flotation devices compatible with Acoustic Doppler Current Profilers (ADCPs). Large-scale enterprises experienced in providing hardware solutions for oceanographic applications stand to benefit substantially from engaging with contracts like this, possibly expanding their operational scope in the UK region. Suppliers with the capability to ensure technical compatibility and reliable lifecycle support would be particularly well-suited to compete in similar future tenders.

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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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0658aa
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015453-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details 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
19 Feb 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Feb 20262 weeks 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

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

SADERET

Further Information

Notice Documents

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