---
title: "RoCSI-AutoNaut MARCO - BOLO Project Collaboration"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0569aa"
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buyer: "NATIONAL OCEANOGRAPHY CENTRE"
published: "2025-07-31"
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# RoCSI-AutoNaut MARCO - BOLO Project Collaboration

Buyer: NATIONAL OCEANOGRAPHY CENTRE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0569aa

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## Summary

The National Oceanography Centre, a public authority under the sub-central government in the UK, recently completed the procurement process titled "RoCSI-AutoNaut MARCO - BOLO Project Collaboration". The procurement, which involves services in marine research, took place in various regions across the United Kingdom, including the UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK. The procurement stage is at the award and contract stage, having been signed on 24th July 2025, with a completion date set for 24th July 2026. This contract was procured using a direct method below the threshold and without competition, focusing on integrating and testing NOC's technologies with a mobile platform.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the marine research services sector, particularly those capable of collaborating on technology integration projects. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) similar to the Plymouth Marine Laboratory, the identified supplier for this contract, would find such opportunities well-suited to their scale and capabilities. Engaging in such public procurements can lead to business growth through enhanced project portfolios and expertise in cross-technology collaborations within significant national and European coastal regions.

## Notice

The NOC in collaboration with the Plymouth Marine Laboratory is working to facilitate the integration of two our technologies (NOC's RoCSI and NOC's UVP-6) with a mobile platform and operate in a coastal region in Europe or the UK. The PML has been identified as complying with relevant legislation and licence requirements to facility the activity required to test the operation of this project.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044538-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 31 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 23 Jul 2025 - 24 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £69,544 |

## 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 | PLYMOUTH MARINE LABORATORY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73112000 - Marine research services

## Release History

- 31 Jul 2025 at 07:48 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044538-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044538-2025
  31st July 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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