---
title: "RBRmaestro - Custom Float Senors"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04ead6"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NATIONAL OCEANOGRAPHY CENTRE"
published: "2025-03-10"
---

# RBRmaestro - Custom Float Senors

Buyer: NATIONAL OCEANOGRAPHY CENTRE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04ead6

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## Summary

The National Oceanography Centre in Southampton has finalised a contract for the provision of bespoke float sensors and calibration services. The contract, valued at £44,424 gross, was awarded to R.S. Aqua Limited and covers the duration from 10th March 2025 to 10th March 2027. This specific procurement falls under the 'goods' category and pertains to hydrographic and surveying instruments. Initiated via a direct procurement method without competition, the process has now reached the award stage.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in the development and calibration of scientific instruments, particularly hydrographic and surveying equipment. SMEs with capabilities in creating custom sensor suites and offering extended warranties would find this sector profitable. Businesses looking to expand their market presence in the field of oceanographic research equipment should consider similar future tenders by public authorities such as the National Oceanography Centre.

## Notice

This contract was placed for the provision of a bespoke float with custom sensor suites and the calibration of the float. The contract also allows for the extended warranty of 12 months to cover the projects timeline.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008466-2025 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 10 Mar 2025 - 10 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £37,020 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NATIONAL OCEANOGRAPHY CENTRE |
| Locality | SOUTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO14 3ZH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ32 Southampton |
| Local authority | Southampton |
| Electoral ward | Bargate |
| Westminster constituency | Southampton Itchen |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | R.S. AQUA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38292000 - Hydrographic instruments
- 38296000 - Surveying instruments

## Release History

- 10 Mar 2025 at 10:43 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008466-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008466-2025
  10th March 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://rsaqua.co.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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