---
title: "Provision of Wifi & Iridium Antennas"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-059eac"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NATIONAL OCEANOGRAPHY CENTRE"
published: "2025-09-22"
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# Provision of Wifi & Iridium Antennas

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

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## Summary

The National Oceanography Centre, located in Southampton, United Kingdom, and classified as a sub-central government public authority, recently completed a public procurement process for the "Provision of Wifi & Iridium Antennas". This tender, identified under the procurement ID NOCP00615, is under the goods category, specifically focused on marine equipment. The procurement method was limited and below the threshold for competition. The process finalised with a contract awarded on 22nd September 2025, to Trident Sensors Limited, a large-scale business based in Surrey, UK. The contract encompasses the delivery of ten complete sets of Wi-Fi and Iridium antennas for use on autonomous underwater vehicles within a 12-14 week timeframe, with the contract running until 31st December 2026.

This tender represents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in marine technology and underwater vehicle communications systems. Companies with expertise in producing commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) equipment designed for extreme marine conditions, especially those that can meet depth and pressure specifications, would find this tender particularly relevant. Moreover, the requirement for compatibility with existing connectors may appeal to firms with a strong engineering and design capability in the marine sector. The contract with Trident Sensors Limited demonstrates the potential for large-scale businesses to expand market reach by delivering customised engineering solutions to public sector clients.

## Notice

The NOC requires the supply of ten (10) complete antenna sets for use on Autosub Long Range (ALR) autonomous underwater vehicles. Each set must include combined Wi-Fi and Iridium communications antennas. The antennas must be commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS), depth-rated and pressure-validated to 6,000 metres, and compatible with existing DGO connectors. All units must be supplied complete and ready to install. Delivery is required within 12-14 weeks from order.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058339-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 21 Sep 2025 - 31 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £63,240 |

## 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 | TRIDENT SENSORS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34930000 - Marine equipment

## Release History

- 22 Sep 2025 at 08:26 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058339-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058339-2025
  22nd September 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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