--- title: "UKRI-4848 PROVOR CTS 5 BGC-ARGO Bio optical profiling floats" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04ef31" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04ef31" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04ef31.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04ef31.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)" published: "2025-11-19" --- # UKRI-4848 PROVOR CTS 5 BGC-ARGO Bio optical profiling floats Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI) Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04ef31 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04ef31) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04ef31.json) ## Summary UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) undertook a procurement process titled "UKRI-4848 PROVOR CTS 5 BGC-ARGO Bio optical profiling floats" with an emphasis on supplying specialised oceanographic instruments to the British Antarctic Survey in Cambridge. Based in Swindon, Wiltshire, UKRI operates as a central government public authority. The procurement began through a direct award method, highlighting a need for continuity in technical procurement. The contract, ultimately completed, involved complex logistical elements resulting in adjustments due to export shipping delays, but was initially executed with a total contract value of approximately £136,671.39 GBP. This contract was awarded to NKE Instrumentation, a large scale supplier based in France, and was active until 30th September 2025. This procurement creates a valuable opportunity for businesses operating within the surveying and oceanographic instrumentation sector to secure government contracts, particularly in specialised scientific equipment. Firms experienced in international procurement and logistical support, especially those capable of quick adaptation to unforeseen circumstances, would be well-suited for such opportunities. Additionally, there's potential growth for suppliers who can scale operations effectively for large and technically precise projects, thereby enhancing their reputation and business prospects in both domestic and international markets. ## Notice Supply of PROVOR CTS 5 BGC-ARGO Bio optical profiling floats to British Antarctic survey, Cambridge To view this notice, please click here: https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=941842172 ### Procurement Information Supply of additional PROVOR CTS 5 BGC-BIO ARGO Optical profiling floats ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075414-2025 | | Notice type | UK11 - Contract Termination Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Direct | | Procurement method details | Direct award | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 19 Nov 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 18 Mar 2025 | | Contract period | 30 Sep 2025 - 23 Oct 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £136,671 | | Contracts value | £136,671 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Terminated | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI) | | Additional buyers | Missing; UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION | | Locality | SWINDON, WILTSHIRE | | Post town | Swindon | | Postcode | SN2 1FL | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | | ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon | | Local authority | Swindon | | Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney | | Westminster constituency | Swindon North | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | NKE INSTRUMENTATION | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ### Codes - 38290000 - Surveying, hydrographic, oceanographic and hydrological instruments and appliances ## Release History - 19 Nov 2025 at 16:55 - ContractTermination - UK11 - Contract Termination Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075414-2025 - 19 Nov 2025 at 11:00 - ContractAmendment - UK10 - Contract Change Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075114-2025 - 30 Apr 2025 at 07:57 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017795-2025 - 4 Apr 2025 at 14:34 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013181-2025 - 19 Mar 2025 at 15:34 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010203-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075414-2025 19th November 2025 - Contract termination notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075114-2025 19th November 2025 - Contract change notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017795-2025 30th April 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013181-2025 4th April 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010203-2025 19th March 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=941842172 - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents - https://www.ukri.org/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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