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CSP26176 - Aquadopp 2 Doppler Current Meter

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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23 Feb 2026 at 15:22

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by UK Research and Innovation, involved the award of a contract for the "CSP26176 - Aquadopp 2 Doppler Current Meter" within the metering instruments category. The procurement method was direct, below threshold, concluding without competition due to technical reasons. Nortek Instruments Ltd, based in Southampton, was selected as the supplier because of their unique capability to provide the specified high-quality current meters. The procurement stage reached completion on 23rd February 2026, following the award activation on 2nd February 2026. The contract will run from 17th February 2026 up to 27th March 2026, with the buyer headquartered in Swindon, reflecting central government procurement activity.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in precision oceanographic instruments and metering solutions. While the process was direct and without competitive bidding, it underscores the potential for suppliers with specialised capabilities to secure government contracts. Companies similar to Nortek Instruments Ltd, particularly SMEs with proven technical expertise in challenging marine environments, can benefit from engaging with public procurement processes where exclusive technical demands align with their offerings. Establishing relationships with central and shared service buyers, such as UK Shared Business Services Ltd, could foster opportunities for future participation in government contracts demanding high innovation standards.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CSP26176 - Aquadopp 2 Doppler Current Meter

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded without competition due to an absence of competition for technical reasons, only a particular supplier can supply the goods, services or works required. Brief Description of Requirement With all the robust and easy-to-use features and capabilities of the standard Aquadopp, the deepwater Aquadopp 6000 m current meter has been used and proven by oceanographers around the world for almost 20 years. Thanks to innovative data diagnostic features for challenging environments, it provides exceptionally high-quality 3D currents in a form factor this easy to install in any type of mooring line configuration or simply attached to a bottom or surface platform.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065a4e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016167-2026
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

38410000 - Metering instruments

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£13,620 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
17 Feb 2026 - 27 Mar 2026 1-6 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
UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION
Additional Buyers

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FL
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NORTEK INSTRUMENTS LTD T/A NORTEK

Further Information

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