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title: "Provision of Slocum Glider OEM Components"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-059e6c"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NATIONAL OCEANOGRAPHY CENTRE"
published: "2025-09-19"
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# Provision of Slocum Glider OEM Components

Buyer: NATIONAL OCEANOGRAPHY CENTRE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-059e6c

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## Summary

The National Oceanography Centre, a public authority under sub-central government jurisdiction, recently completed a procurement process for the "Provision of Slocum Glider OEM Components." This procurement falls under the industry category of surveying, hydrographic, oceanographic, and hydrological instruments, with the primary location being the United Kingdom, specifically in Southampton. The process reached the Award stage on 19 September 2025. The contract, valued at approximately 48,743.64 USD and lasting until 18 September 2026, involves the direct procurement method without competition due to its below-threshold value. Teledyne Instruments Inc., operating as Teledyne Webb Research, has been awarded the contract to supply proprietary sensor components, ensuring compatibility with Slocum™ gliders.

This procurement provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in sensor components and those capable of manufacturing unique, compatible components with established OEM platforms. It particularly suits large-scale businesses with expertise in high-tech marine and oceanographic instrumentation. By participating in such direct procurement procedures, companies can solidify relationships with government bodies like the National Oceanography Centre, enhancing their visibility and potential for future collaboration in this niche industry. Businesses focusing on innovative marine technology solutions can use projects like these for growth and business development within the sector.

## Notice

PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A REVISION TO THE PREVIOUS UK7 NOTICE Ref: 2025/S 000-058243 Title:Provision of Slocum Glider OEM Components Please note that this is a correction to the previously published notice. The contract value was incorrectly stated due to a currency conversion error. Although the value was converted from USD to GBP, it was mistakenly still labelled as USD, which made the contract value appear lower than it actually is. This notice does not represent a new or additional purchase, but solely serves to correct the previously published contract value. The goods required are proprietary sensor components for the Slocum(tm) glider platform, manufactured exclusively by Teledyne Webb Research (TWR), the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM). These parts are specifically engineered to ensure full mechanical, electrical, and software compatibility with the Slocum(tm) gliders.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058253-2025 |
| 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 | 19 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 18 Sep 2025 - 18 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £70,687 |

## 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 | TELEDYNE INSTRUMENTS INC. D/B/A TELEDYNE WEBB RESEARCH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38290000 - Surveying, hydrographic, oceanographic and hydrological instruments and appliances
- 38292000 - Hydrographic instruments

## Release History

- 19 Sep 2025 at 15:41 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058253-2025
- 19 Sep 2025 at 15:28 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058243-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058253-2025
  19th September 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058243-2025
  19th September 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://noc.ac.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.teledynemarine.com/brands/webb-research

## Provenance

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