---
title: "CSP25270 - Aquadopp for RaTs mooring"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05839e"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION"
published: "2025-08-07"
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# CSP25270 - Aquadopp for RaTs mooring

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05839e

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## Summary

This procurement process, facilitated by UK Research and Innovation, pertains to the award of a contract for "CSP25270 - Aquadopp for RaTs mooring". As a central government public authority, they have partnered with UK Shared Business Services Ltd, operating from Swindon. The procurement falls under the industry category of instruments for measuring flow, level, and pressure of liquids and gases, and focuses on the goods category. The process reached the award stage, with the contract being signed on 7th August 2025 and concluding on 26th September 2025. Given the specific technical nature of the equipment required, the procurement method was direct, conducted below the threshold without competition, thus leading to Nortek Instruments Ltd t/a Nortek UK being chosen as the supplier.

This tender presents a unique opportunity for businesses within the specialised field of liquid and gas measurement instruments, particularly those with innovative technologies that meet exacting technical specifications. While the contract was awarded without competition, similar opportunities may arise, creating potential business growth for companies that can provide bespoke or highly specialised solutions. Business entities of suitable scale that have existing capabilities in this niche market stand to benefit significantly from engaging with central government bodies like UK Research and Innovation.

## Notice

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded without competition due to an absence of competition for technical reasons, only a particular supplier can supply the goods, services or works required. Details notice for aquadopp for RaTs mooring.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047019-2025 |
| 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 | 7 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 7 Aug 2025 - 26 Sep 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £10,725 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION |
| Additional buyers | UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NORTEK INSTRUMENTS LTD T/A NORTEK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38420000 - Instruments for measuring flow, level and pressure of liquids and gases

## Release History

- 7 Aug 2025 at 15:03 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047019-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047019-2025
  7th August 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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