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Provision of Acoustic Current Doppler Profilers at 300kHz

National Oceanography Centre

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29 Jul 2026 at 08:20

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The National Oceanography Centre bought a medium-frequency 300 kHz Acoustic Doppler Current Profiler (ADCP) for long-term deep-water mooring research. The equipment measures ocean currents in open-ocean conditions over approximately 154 metres when configured in long-range mode, and can operate at depths of up to 6,000 metres. It self-logs measurements using internal memory, so it can record data during deployment without a continuous external connection. Built-in temperature, tilt, compass-heading and pressure sensors provide supporting environmental and positional information alongside current measurements. The purchase included extended warranty support. The goods were for delivery in Southampton, supporting the Centre’s oceanographic research operations.

The procurement is complete following a below-threshold limited competition. It comprised one lot for the ADCP equipment. Saderet Limited was awarded the contract on 8 July 2026. The contract was signed on the same date and runs from 8 July 2026 to 31 October 2026, with a possible extension to 30 November 2026 under the stated renewal provision. The awarded contract value is £31,698 gross. The award is active and the contract is active. The published outcome identifies the purchase as goods and uses a limited procedure; the available record does not set out a separate scoring or evaluation breakdown beyond the competitive procurement route.

This requirement is commercially relevant to suppliers of specialist oceanographic, hydrographic and hydrological instrumentation, particularly businesses able to provide 300 kHz Acoustic Doppler Current Profilers for demanding marine deployments. Credible competitors would need access to equipment suitable for long-term deep-water moorings, open-ocean current measurement and operation at substantial depth. Product capability should include long-range measurement, autonomous internal data logging and integrated temperature, tilt, compass-heading and pressure sensing. Suppliers should also be able to support research users with dependable equipment supply, deployment suitability and extended warranty arrangements. The award to an SME indicates that a specialist small business can meet this buyer’s technical and service expectations through a focused limited-competition route.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Acoustic Current Doppler Profilers at 300kHz

Notice Description

The contract is for the procurement of a medium-frequency 300 kHz Acoustic Doppler Current Profiler (ADCP), capable of fulfilling the requirement of long-term deep-water mooring research. The ADCP purchased is designed to measure ocean currents in open-ocean conditions and can measure currents over a range of approximately 154 meters when configured in long-range mode. Additionally, the ADCP is capable of self-logging data using its internal memory, enabling it to record measurements independently during deployment without requiring a continuous external connection. The ADCP is rated for operation of up to 6000 metres. It is fitted with built-in sensors for temperature, tilt, compass heading and pressure, allowing it to collect both current measurement data and supporting environmental or positional information. To support NOC's use of the ADCP, the supplier has provided warranty extensions, bringing the total warranty period to four years.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d5e9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071486-2026
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£31,698 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
8 Jul 2026 - 31 Oct 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
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
Postcode Area
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 Limited

Further Information

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