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Provision of OEM Glider Upgrades

NATIONAL OCEANOGRAPHY CENTRE

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20 Feb 2026 at 15:43

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, led by the National Oceanography Centre, involved the purchase of OEM Glider Upgrades specifically designed for Slocum glider systems. This tender falls under the hydrographic instruments industry category and was situated in the region UKJ32 within the United Kingdom. The contract, under the direct procurement method classified as below threshold without competition, reached the award stage and was completed on 20th February 2026. It aimed at enhancing operational maintenance and performance through procurement of specific components such as batteries, sensor sets, and hull assemblies, all sourced from Teledyne Instruments Inc. Further information can be obtained through the National Oceanography Centre's contact email at noc_tenders@noc.ac.uk.

This tender represents an opportunity for business growth mainly for companies involved in the manufacture and supply of marine and hydrographic equipment and accessories. Given the nature of this direct procurement, businesses with established relationships or authorised dealerships with original equipment manufacturers like Teledyne Webb Research are particularly well-suited to engage with similar future procurements. Additionally, businesses specialising in providing solutions for marine operations efficiency and performance enhancement will find this tender, although specific, indicative of potential future demand in specialised technical upgrades and components.

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Notice Title

Provision of OEM Glider Upgrades

Notice Description

The requirement is to procure Slocum glider batteries, an extended-endurance battery set, a Seabird GPCTD sensor, and a set of composite main hull assemblies for fleet upgrades, all of which must be sourced from Teledyne as the original equipment manufacturer to ensure full compatibility with the existing Slocum glider systems. These items support essential operational maintenance and performance improvements.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06598d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015797-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)


CPV Codes

38292000 - Hydrographic instruments

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£114,995 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Feb 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
20 Feb 2026 - 19 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

TELEDYNE INSTRUMENTS INC. D/B/A TELEDYNE WEBB RESEARCH

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