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title: "Vertical Microstructure Turbulence Profiler"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-055621"
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# Vertical Microstructure Turbulence Profiler

Buyer: PRIFYSGOL BANGOR / BANGOR UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-055621

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## Summary

Prifysgol Bangor / Bangor University has finalised a procurement process for a "Vertical Microstructure Turbulence Profiler" under unique procurement circumstances, choosing a direct award method to Rockland Scientific Incorporated. This decision complies with the 2023 legislative framework for below-threshold purchases without a competitive procedure, addressing the specific needs of the university's research department. Located in Bangor, United Kingdom, the awarded contract commenced on 4th July 2025 and will extend for a year, concluding on 3rd July 2026. The initiative is under the Welsh devolved regulations and falls within the industry category of surveying, hydrographic, oceanographic, and hydrological instruments and appliances (CPV code 38290000). The total contract value is USD 94,170, with the net amount being USD 78,475.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses entrenched in scientific instrumentation, specifically those specialising in oceanographic and hydrographic equipment. The procurement's focus on a direct award highlights the value of maintaining good relationships and providing specialist equipment that fits seamlessly into existing setups, making it ideal for small to medium enterprises that can deliver bespoke solutions. Companies with a proven track record of supplying technically advanced instruments and offering adaptable integration solutions stand to gain from similar tender opportunities, especially in academic or research-driven environments.

## Notice

The Contracting Authority has awarded a contract for the one-time requirement for a vertical microstructure turbulence profiler to replace the previous unit which was lost at sea. The authority has performed a direct award due to having existing hardware and software set up on its research vessel for the procured unit, which would otherwise need to be replaced or adapted at an additional cost, as the previous vertical microstructure turbulence profiler was a model procured from the same supplier. The 12 month contract covers the warranty period of 1 year provided with the goods, which clearly outlines the supplier's relevant obligations. This, combined with no services being procured therewith, has resulted in no KPIs being assigned to the contract. CPV code 38290000

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036194-2025 |
| 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 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 3 Jul 2025 - 3 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £78,475 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | PRIFYSGOL BANGOR / BANGOR UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | BANGOR |
| Post town | Llandudno |
| Postcode | LL57 2TR |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL3 North Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL32 Gwynedd |
| Local authority | Gwynedd |
| Electoral ward | Glyder |
| Westminster constituency | Bangor Aberconwy |
| 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

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

## Release History

- 30 Jun 2025 at 14:44 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036194-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036194-2025
  30th June 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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