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title: "UKRI-4865 BAS - Long-range acoustic Doppler current profilers"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04f8e1"
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# UKRI-4865 BAS - Long-range acoustic Doppler current profilers

Buyer: Missing  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04f8e1

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## Summary

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) has completed the tender process for the procurement of long-range acoustic Doppler current profilers on behalf of the British Antarctic Survey, Cambridge. The procurement falls under the industry category of surveying, hydrographic, oceanographic, and hydrological instruments and appliances. Located in Swindon, the procurement was conducted as a direct award below the threshold without competition, with the initial contract starting on 4th April 2025 and ending on 27th June 2025. The total contract value amounted to GBP 103,104.

This tender offers significant business opportunities for companies specialising in hydrographic and oceanographic instruments. It highlights a demand for high-precision measuring instruments, providing a growth opportunity for businesses capable of meeting stringent performance criteria. Large-scale enterprises like Nortek Instruments Limited, who won this contract, are well-positioned to compete, given their experience and capability to deliver specialised equipment within the specified timeframe. Engaging in such tenders can enhance market presence and foster growth in the scientific instrumentation sector.

## Notice

Supply of Long-range acoustic Doppler current profilers to British Antarctic Survey, Cambridge To view this notice, please click here: https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=935716059

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011304-2025 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 4 Apr 2025 - 27 Jun 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £85,920 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | Missing |
| Additional buyers | UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | N/A |
| Country | Not specified |
| ITL 1 | Not specified |
| ITL 2 | Not specified |
| ITL 3 | Not specified |
| Local authority | Not specified |
| Electoral ward | Not specified |
| Westminster constituency | Not specified |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NORTEK INSTRUMENTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38290000 - Surveying, hydrographic, oceanographic and hydrological instruments and appliances

## Release History

- 26 Mar 2025 at 12:05 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011304-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011304-2025
  26th March 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=935716059
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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