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title: "Oceanographic Supplies"
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# Oceanographic Supplies

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3e7f589f-b95c-4a43-ad05-ad87b76c2208

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## Summary

The University of Plymouth has concluded a public procurement process for the manufacture and delivery of a bespoke coral broodstock system under the title "Oceanographic Supplies". This tender falls under the industry category of "Corals or similar products" with a total contract value of £25,550. The procurement followed a single tender action (below threshold) method, specific to goods acquisition. The contract, awarded to Tropical Marine Centre Limited, will be executed in the South West region of the United Kingdom, from 21st January 2025 to 25th April 2025. The procurement stage is complete, with the award published on 12th February 2025.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in marine and oceanographic supplies, especially those offering bespoke solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete in such procurement processes. By securing similar contracts, businesses can expand their portfolio and increase their market presence within the public sector, thus fostering growth and innovation in the field of marine supply and equipment manufacturing.

## Notice

Manufacture and delivery of bespoke coral broodstock system.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/695ea530-f1ab-41ee-aa8f-f51fcdc9cb0e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 21 Jan 2025 - 25 Apr 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,550 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £25,550 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH |
| Locality | PLYMOUTH |
| Post town | Plymouth |
| Postcode | PL4 8AA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK41 Plymouth |
| Local authority | Plymouth |
| Electoral ward | Drake |
| Westminster constituency | Plymouth Sutton and Devonport |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TROPICAL MARINE CENTRE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products

### Codes

- 03313100 - Corals or similar products

## Release History

- 12 Feb 2025 at 14:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/695ea530-f1ab-41ee-aa8f-f51fcdc9cb0e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/695ea530-f1ab-41ee-aa8f-f51fcdc9cb0e
  12th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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