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title: "Provision of Hydrographic PH Sensors"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05d471"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NATIONAL OCEANOGRAPHY CENTRE"
published: "2025-10-27"
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# Provision of Hydrographic PH Sensors

Buyer: NATIONAL OCEANOGRAPHY CENTRE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05d471

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## Summary

The National Oceanography Centre located in Southampton, United Kingdom, has completed the procurement process for the "Provision of Hydrographic PH Sensors," intended for use in hydrographic studies. This procurement falls under the industry category of goods, specifically hydrographic instruments. The procurement method was direct, executed below threshold without competition. The contract was signed on 3rd October 2025 with Planet Ocean Limited, a supplier based in Camberley, with the contract period extending until 2nd October 2026. The total contract value is USD 41,444.22. The award was finalized on 27th October 2025, and the SeapHox 2 instrument was selected as the compatible solution for the Centre's existing systems.

This tender creates opportunities for businesses specializing in the production and supply of scientific instruments, particularly those that can provide high-quality hydrographic sensors compatible with existing technological systems. SMEs like Planet Ocean Limited, which demonstrate expertise in oceanographic equipment and can ensure product compatibility, are well-suited to compete in such tenders. These contracts provide a platform for growth by expanding their market footprint within the public sector and bolstering their reputation as reliable suppliers of niche scientific instrumentation.

## Notice

The NOC requires the provision of an integrated PH sensor unit that is compatible with our existing solutions and engineering specifications. The SeapHox 2 instrument is identified as a solution meeting this requirement. It incorporates temperature and salinity sensors for automated in situ pH data conversion.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068653-2025 |
| 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 | 27 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 2 Oct 2025 - 2 Oct 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £34,536 |

## 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 | PLANET OCEAN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38292000 - Hydrographic instruments

## Release History

- 27 Oct 2025 at 15:28 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068653-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068653-2025
  27th October 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.planet-ocean.co.uk
- https://noc.ac.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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