---
title: "Replacement Probes for Vertical Microstructure Profilers"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-050a2f"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NATIONAL OCEANOGRAPHY CENTRE"
published: "2025-04-30"
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# Replacement Probes for Vertical Microstructure Profilers

Buyer: NATIONAL OCEANOGRAPHY CENTRE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-050a2f

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## Summary

The National Oceanography Centre, a public authority within the sub-central government of the United Kingdom and located in Southampton, has awarded a contract regarding the procurement of replacement probes for Vertical Microstructure Profilers. This contract, with an ID NOCP00522, falls under the industry category of instruments for checking physical characteristics. The procurement was carried out using a direct method below threshold without competition and is in the award stage marked as complete on 30th April 2025. The contract period commenced on 5th March 2025 and is set to conclude on 11th June 2025, with a total value amounting to 60,498 USD.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the scientific instrumentation sector, particularly those specialising in oceanographic measurement tools. The contract, though awarded, highlights the need for specialised equipment to support the UK Oceanographic community, suggesting future potential opportunities for specialised suppliers. Businesses with expertise in providing high-quality, precision instruments for oceanographic research and monitoring would be well-suited to engage with similar future tenders. Additionally, it showcases the willingness of the National Oceanography Centre to engage with qualified international suppliers, such as Rockland Scientific from Canada, who successfully aligned their offerings with the specified needs of the contract.

## Notice

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** NOC (NMF) maintain & support the Vertical Microstructure Profiler fleet of the National Capabilities for the UK Oceanographic community at the guidance of Marine Facilities Advisory Board. There are currently five separate VMP platforms in the National Marine Equipment Pool. The probes within this order are an essential component of this complex and cutting-edge ocean observation platform. These probes replace, and add to, the small unique sensors that take the scientific measurements and are vital in order to be able to continue the use of the VMP fleet.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018000-2025 |
| 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 | 30 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 5 Mar 2025 - 11 Jun 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £60,498 |

## 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 | ROCKLAND SCIENTIFIC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38400000 - Instruments for checking physical characteristics

## Release History

- 30 Apr 2025 at 12:23 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018000-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018000-2025
  30th April 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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