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title: "Provision of a Density and Sound Velocity Meter"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0563f7"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NATIONAL OCEANOGRAPHY CENTRE"
published: "2025-07-22"
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# Provision of a Density and Sound Velocity Meter

Buyer: NATIONAL OCEANOGRAPHY CENTRE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0563f7

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## Summary

The National Oceanography Centre, a sub-central government public authority based in Southampton, United Kingdom, recently completed a procurement process for the "Provision of a Density and Sound Velocity Meter." This tender was categorised under "Sound-measuring equipment" and was managed through a direct procurement method, specifically "Below threshold - without competition." The procurement has reached the "Award" stage, with the contract having been signed on 21 July 2025. The said equipment is intended for precise scientific measurements crucial for oceanographic studies, with delivery in the "UKJ32" region. The completion of the procurement aligns with the United Kingdom's legislative framework as per the legal basis 2023/54.

This procurement presents opportunities for businesses specialising in scientific equipment manufacturing, particularly those developing high-precision instruments for oceanographic applications. The contracted company, Anton Paar Ltd, a large-scale supplier based in Luton, demonstrates the potential for partnerships and growth in supplying advanced technological solutions to public authorities. Companies with products that align with niche scientific requirements and the ability to meet stringent technical specifications may find similar future tenders advantageous for expanding their market footprint.

## Notice

To fully deliver our project, we are required to make very precise density and sound velocity measurements in a wide array of solutions with different ionic compositions. This will enable us to model the chemical composition and pH of seawater at a range of salinities, temperatures and pressure relevant to the ocean. The Anton paar DMA5001 was idenitified as a benchtop meter that met the requirements and specification of the project. The high accuracy is essential when measuring samples where small changes to density must be accurately measured.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042080-2025 |
| 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 | 22 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 20 Jul 2025 - 20 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £32,991 |

## 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 | ANTON PAAR |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38434200 - Sound-measuring equipment
- 38434220 - Sound velocity analyzers

## Release History

- 22 Jul 2025 at 14:17 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042080-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042080-2025
  22nd July 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.anton-paar.com/uk-en/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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