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title: "Provision of Multibeam Echo Sounders"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05e4d6"
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published: "2025-11-19"
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# Provision of Multibeam Echo Sounders

Buyer: NATIONAL OCEANOGRAPHY CENTRE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05e4d6

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## Summary

The National Oceanography Centre, operating under sub-central government authority in the United Kingdom, has completed a procurement process for the provision of Multibeam Echo Sounders. This contract, identified with the title "Provision of Multibeam Echo Sounders," falls under the category of goods, specifically echo sounders, according to the CPV classification. The procurement was managed directly below the threshold without competitive bidding, and the contract has been awarded to Kilmore Marine Ltd, trading as NORBIT UK. The goods were to be delivered from Trondheim, Norway to Southampton, UK, with the contract being signed on 18th November 2025 and set to end on 31st December 2025. The total contract value is GBP 154,320, which includes an amount of GBP 128,600 net of taxes.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the production and supply of high-resolution, advanced marine technology equipment. Companies specialising in precision sonar systems and associated technologies would find this type of procurement particularly relevant. The demand for technology such as the Norbit WINGHEAD B43 Multibeam Echo Sounder, with features like ultra high-resolution and depth ratings, highlights a niche market for specialized suppliers. Given that the procurement method was direct with no competition, businesses able to establish themselves as reliable suppliers with cutting-edge, quality offerings will have an advantageous position for similar future tenders.

## Notice

Supply of one Norbit WINGHEAD B43 Multibeam Echo Sounder system, including titanium housing, Sonar Interface Unit, Power Supply Unit, 8m cable, mounting bracket, miscellaneous cables, accessories, and manual, packed in a Pelican Case. The system features ultra high-resolution curved array bathymetry, 0.5deg x 0.9deg resolution at 400kHz, real-time sonar head sound velocity sensor, 1500m depth rating, and 1024 dynamically focused beams. The procurement also includes two extended warranty periods for hardware, firmware, and software, and a pressure test certificate for 1500m. Delivery is required within 4 weeks from order confirmation, FCA Trondheim, Norway. All goods and services must meet the specification and be supplied in accordance with the contract terms and applicable UK law.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075423-2025 |
| 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 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 18 Nov 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £128,600 |

## 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 | KILMORE MARINE LTD T/A NORBIT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38114000 - Echo sounders

## Release History

- 19 Nov 2025 at 17:08 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075423-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075423-2025
  19th November 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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