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Provision of Long-Range Optical Fibre Sensing Prototype and Consultancy Support Services

NATIONAL OCEANOGRAPHY CENTRE

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30 Jul 2026 at 15:51

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The National Oceanography Centre, a public authority under the sub-central government sector in the United Kingdom, has completed its procurement process for the "Provision of Long-Range Optical Fibre Sensing Prototype and Consultancy Support Services." This contract, valued at €52,010, was awarded on 20th July 2026 to Fosina, a French SME. It involves delivering a prototype and technical services tailored to scientific research in the Shetland Islands. This project, which falls under the goods category of "Detection and analysis apparatus," supports marine research on fibre optic sensing technology. The procurement was straightforward, conducted below the threshold without competition, and is already in the award stage, indicating readiness for contract execution with an expected completion by 31st March 2028.

This contract provides opportunities for businesses involved in advanced technological solutions and scientific equipment manufacturing, especially those experienced in oceanographic research. Companies that specialise in optical fibre technology and related consultancy services could find this contract lucrative for expanding their portfolio in providing high-tech, innovative solutions in the marine research sector. SMEs with capabilities in deploying and managing fibre optics systems, especially within challenging environments such as marine and subsea locations, will find the tender aligns well with their growth strategies by reinforcing ties with public research institutions like the National Oceanography Centre.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Long-Range Optical Fibre Sensing Prototype and Consultancy Support Services

Notice Description

The National Oceanography Centre has awarded a contract to Fosina for the provision of a long-range optical fibre sensing prototype and associated consultancy support. The contract includes specialist technical support, mobilisation activities, consumables, freight and deployment services required to undertake in-cable measurements within a fibre optic cable in the Shetland Islands. The prototype capability will be used to collect scientific data from subsea fibre optic infrastructure and to validate measurements obtained from Ocean Bottom Seismometer (OBS) deployments. The work supports a marine research programme investigating the use of fibre optic sensing technology for ocean observation and monitoring and must be completed within a defined project timeframe aligned to planned research activities.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d81c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072397-2026
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

38430000 - Detection and analysis apparatus

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£52,010 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jul 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
19 Jul 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 1-2 years
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
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

FOSINA

Further Information

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