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title: "Provision of an Oceanographic CO2 Coulometer"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05e295"
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# Provision of an Oceanographic CO2 Coulometer

Buyer: NATIONAL OCEANOGRAPHY CENTRE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05e295

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## Summary

The National Oceanography Centre in Southampton, United Kingdom, has completed a procurement process to source an Oceanographic CO2 Coulometer, specifically the UIC CM5018O model, essential for their carbon analysis. This tender, identified as NOCP00631, falls under the goods category with direct procurement, executed without competition due to it being below the threshold. The procurement process is in the award and contract stage, with the contract having started on 17 November 2025 and expected to conclude on 16 November 2026. The selected supplier for this contract is R. & L. SLAUGHTER LIMITED, based in London.

This procurement opportunity demonstrates significant growth potential for businesses specialising in scientific equipment, particularly those capable of providing highly specialised or compatible technical solutions. Companies that can offer proprietary or exclusive products that meet the specific needs laid out by major research institutions like the National Oceanography Centre are well-placed to secure such contracts. The process underscores the importance of offering bespoke solutions in specialised fields to consistently match procurement needs, thus enabling business growth through targeted offering alignment.

## Notice

The NOC requires the provision of a UIC CM5018O Coulometer. The specified model is the only compatible option with the MARIANDA VINDTA 3C system used for our carbon analysis work. A market review identified no commercially available alternatives; the only other potential supplier offers prototypes not available for purchase, and no other product is compatible with the VINDTA 3C. Any non-UIC option would require significant modification with no assurance of performance and increased risk and cost. The UIC coulometer ensures reliable operation with both our existing legacy systems and current VINDTA models, maintaining continuity and reducing downtime risk.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074446-2025 |
| 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 | 17 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 17 Nov 2025 - 16 Nov 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £43,350 |

## 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 | R. & L. SLAUGHTER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38426000 - Coulometers

## Release History

- 17 Nov 2025 at 14:59 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074446-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074446-2025
  17th November 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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