---
title: "The Subsea Soundscape (S3) Program Procurement"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04e945"
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buyer: "CELTIC SEA POWER LIMITED"
published: "2025-04-07"
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# The Subsea Soundscape (S3) Program Procurement

Buyer: CELTIC SEA POWER LIMITED  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04e945

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## Summary

The procurement process for "The Subsea Soundscape (S3) Program Procurement" was managed by Celtic Sea Power Limited, located at Chi Gallos Hayle Marine Renewables Business Park, Hayle, United Kingdom. This tender falls under the industry categories of laboratory, optical and precision equipment, and research and development services. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure method, with a tender period ending on 31st March 2025. The initial procurement process aimed to acquire at-sea mooring units equipped with advanced acoustic recorders and tag detection capabilities. However, the tender was ultimately cancelled on 7th April 2025 after none of the bidders met the technical requirements.

This tender presented significant opportunities for businesses specialising in marine technology, acoustic equipment, and related consultancy services. Companies with expertise in providing integrated acoustic solutions and meeting high technical standards were well-suited to compete. Although the procurement process concluded without awarding a contract, future similar tenders remain a valuable growth opportunity for companies that can deliver innovative and technically compliant solutions in marine and acoustics industries.

## Notice

Procurement for at-sea mooring units, equipped with state-of-the-art broadband acoustic recorders, pop-up acoustic retrieval systems & tag detection capabilities, & delivered to a workshop in Pembrokeshire, Wales. Each consisting of an acoustic release, a fish tag detector, a hydrophone, & a cetacean click-train logger. The total budget of the Contract is PS303,000

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013476-2025 |
| Notice type | UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 20 Apr 2025 - 21 Apr 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £303,000 |
| Lots value | £303,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CELTIC SEA POWER LIMITED |
| Additional buyers | Missing |
| Locality | HAYLE |
| Post town | Truro |
| Postcode | TR27 4DD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly |
| ITL 3 | TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly |
| Local authority | Cornwall |
| Electoral ward | Gwinear-Gwithian & Hayle East |
| Westminster constituency | Camborne and Redruth |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 7 Apr 2025 at 15:26 - TenderCancellation - UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013476-2025
- 4 Mar 2025 at 11:44 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007810-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013476-2025
  7th April 2025 - Procurement termination notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007810-2025
  4th March 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Assets/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=327970
  The Subsea Soundscape Project (S3) Open Procedure ITT
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Assets/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=327971
  The Subsea Soundscape (S3) Open Procurement ITT Schedule 1
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Assets/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=327972
  The Subsea Soundscape Project Procurement Commercial Response Document
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Assets/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=327973
  Supply of Goods Agreement

## Notice URLs

- https://celticseapower.co.uk/
- https://www.gov.uk/find-tender
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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