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title: "Acoustic Doppler Sensor for ALR Vehicle"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0563ff"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NATIONAL OCEANOGRAPHY CENTRE"
published: "2025-07-22"
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# Acoustic Doppler Sensor for ALR Vehicle

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

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## Summary

The National Oceanography Centre, situated in Southampton, United Kingdom, has recently concluded a procurement process for the acquisition of an Acoustic Doppler Sensor for its Autosub Long Range Vehicles. The contract, identified with the title "Acoustic Doppler Sensor for ALR Vehicle," falls under the industry category of navigational and meteorological instruments. The procurement was carried out through a direct procurement method, classified as below threshold without competition, and has reached the award stage with Nortek Instruments Ltd. The contract was signed on 14th May 2025 and is now active, with the award officially documented as of 22nd July 2025.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses specializing in high-frequency navigational and meteorological instruments. Companies that can provide bespoke solutions targeting the unique 1MHz frequency requirements of the Doppler Velocity Log will find this sector ripe for investment and innovation. Such contracts allow for expanding into governmental and scientific procurement spheres, particularly for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) adept at delivering tailored, high-value technical goods. Moreover, firms aiming to partner with public authorities like the National Oceanography Centre will benefit from increased visibility and potential for securing future contracts within this specialised field.

## Notice

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** We have a requirement to fit a high frequency DVL to our Autosub Long Range Vehicles. The Nortek DVL is unique as a 1MHz operational frequency. This is the right frequency for the application of interest.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042094-2025 |
| 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 | 22 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 13 May 2025 - 11 Jul 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £70,110 |

## 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 | NORTEK INSTRUMENTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38100000 - Navigational and meteorological instruments

## Release History

- 22 Jul 2025 at 14:30 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042094-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042094-2025
  22nd July 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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