Award

Provision of Acoustic Doppler Current Profiler

NATIONAL OCEANOGRAPHY CENTRE

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Award

23 Mar 2026 at 15:52

Summary of the contracting process

The National Oceanography Centre, a sub-central government public authority in Southampton, UK, has completed the procurement process titled "Provision of Acoustic Doppler Current Profiler." This tender was aimed at acquiring oceanographic instrumentation, specifically the Teledyne RDI Workhorse II Sentinel 600 kHz Acoustic Doppler Current Profiler. The procurement process culminated with an active award on 23rd March 2026, following the award of the contract signed on 4th March 2026. The contractual period extends from 4th March 2026 to 3rd March 2027. The procurement falls into the category of goods and was processed via a below-threshold method, with the contract valued at USD 48,924 gross.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the surveying, hydrographic, oceanographic, and hydrological industry sectors, especially those specialising in instrumentation and associated delivery services, to engage with a well-respected public authority. Large-scale businesses similar to Saderet Limited, the winning supplier headquartered in the Isle of Man, would find themselves well-suited to compete in such tenders due to their capacity to handle specialised technical requirements and deliver within defined timeframes. This procurement can stimulate growth for businesses aiming to expand their product offerings and geographical reach through strategic collaborations with government bodies.

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Notice Title

Provision of Acoustic Doppler Current Profiler

Notice Description

Supply of oceanographic instrumentation and associated delivery services, comprising one (1) Teledyne RDI Workhorse II Sentinel 600 kHz Acoustic Doppler Current Profiler (ADCP) (WHS600) including standard accessories/software and delivered to the Southampton National Oceanography Centre site.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0671be
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026409-2026
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
£40,770 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
4 Mar 2026 - 3 Mar 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
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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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