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title: "Maintenance & Provision of Oceanographic Sensors - Contract Award Notice."
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# Maintenance & Provision of Oceanographic Sensors - Contract Award Notice.

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4edc522f-6cd2-4215-8eca-87b3cf23a474

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has completed the procurement process for the "Maintenance & Provision of Oceanographic Sensors," classified under the hydrographic instruments industry category (CPV 38292000). This award notice pertains to a contract valued at £450,000, with Ocean Scientific International Ltd as the supplier. The contracting process followed a non-competitive method, with the procurement stage now marked complete. The contract commenced on 7th April 2025 and is set to conclude by 6th April 2028. The primary location for contract delivery is in the South West of England, specifically Havant, Hampshire (postal code PO9 1QN).

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in hydrographic and oceanographic equipment, especially those operating as small or medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Although the procurement process was non-competitive, the successful completion of this contract by an SME highlights the potential for similar businesses to engage with government entities like the Ministry of Defence. Companies in the technology and maritime sectors focusing on sensor technologies and maintenance services would be well-positioned to explore future opportunities in these procurement activities, potentially fostering their growth within the defence and maritime domains.

## Notice

None competitive redacted.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/42cdbe5a-b76e-4546-ac31-9e3bd4baa844 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Non competitive. |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Apr 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 6 Apr 2025 - 6 Apr 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £450,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £450,000 |
| 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 | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS34 8JH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Stoke Park & Cheswick |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | OCEAN SCIENTIFIC INTERNATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38292000 - Hydrographic instruments

## Release History

- 2 May 2025 at 11:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/42cdbe5a-b76e-4546-ac31-9e3bd4baa844

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/42cdbe5a-b76e-4546-ac31-9e3bd4baa844
  2nd May 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6428ba94-1324-4e70-9338-b41117044d81
  n/a

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