---
title: "Provision of 2 CTD Free-Falling Fish Tow Bodies"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-059d8b"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NATIONAL OCEANOGRAPHY CENTRE"
published: "2025-09-18"
---

# Provision of 2 CTD Free-Falling Fish Tow Bodies

Buyer: NATIONAL OCEANOGRAPHY CENTRE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-059d8b

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## Summary

The National Oceanography Centre awarded a contract for the provision of two CTD Free-Falling Fish Tow Bodies, essential for enhancing their AML MVP300-1700 Moving Vessel Profiler system, to the large-scale Canadian supplier, AML Oceanographic Ltd. This procurement, classified under the industry categories of hydrographic and surveying instruments, was carried out using a direct method below the threshold without competition. The contract, signed on 2nd September 2025, is set to conclude on 1st September 2026, ensuring compatibility with the existing equipment and maintaining operational standards. The procurement stage is now complete, marking the fulfilment of this contract requirement, with deliveries slated for the Southampton area in the UK.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in precision and compatibility-focused engineering products, particularly those providing goods for environmental and oceanographic research. Companies that can produce or supply advanced instrument interfacing solutions, especially those already attuned to accommodating specific mechanical and electrical requirements, would have been well-suited to engage in this procurement process. The approach taken by the National Oceanography Centre highlights the need for high-quality, seamlessly integrated equipment, offering niche market opportunities for specialised instrument manufacturers.

## Notice

Provision of two OEM-validated MVPx2 CTD Free-Falling Fish tow bodies to enhance the National Oceanography Centre's installed AML MVP300-1700 Moving Vessel Profiler system. These tow bodies are the only products engineered and validated by the original manufacturer to interface seamlessly with the existing MVP deck winch and controller, ensuring full compatibility with mechanical, electrical, and firmware systems, and maintaining all OEM safety and operational features.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057857-2025 |
| 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 | 18 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Sep 2025 - 1 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £182,743 |

## 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 | AML OCEANOGRAPHIC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38292000 - Hydrographic instruments
- 38296000 - Surveying instruments

## Release History

- 18 Sep 2025 at 15:25 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057857-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057857-2025
  18th September 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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