---
title: "Provison of a Micro CAT-ODO Sensors"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05f62d"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NATIONAL OCEANOGRAPHY CENTRE"
published: "2025-12-16"
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# Provison of a Micro CAT-ODO Sensors

Buyer: NATIONAL OCEANOGRAPHY CENTRE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05f62d

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## Summary

The procurement process was initiated by the National Oceanography Centre in the United Kingdom, focusing on the "Provision of Micro CAT-ODO Sensors," a tender categorised under surveying, hydrographic, oceanographic, and hydrological instruments. Located in Southampton, the Centre sought the supply of specialised sensors via a direct procurement method below threshold without competition. The award tagged on 16th December 2025 signifies the completion stage, with the contract active since 26th November 2025 and expected to run until 15th December 2026. This procurement was pivotal for oceanographic monitoring systems, requiring delivery to the Centre's bonded store and finalised under a legislative framework outlined in the UK Public General Acts 2023/54.

The tender presents significant business growth opportunities for SMEs specialising in oceanographic instruments due to the technical specifications and integration capabilities required. Planet Ocean Limited was awarded the contract as the supplier, underscoring prospects for businesses with expertise in manufacturing and supplying high-end, technically integrated oceanographic equipment. The specificity of goods needed ensures competitive advantage for businesses capable of providing tailored solutions to governmental and scientific bodies, enhancing their market position in public procurement sectors.

## Notice

The NOC required the provision of six SBE 37-SMP-ODO MicroCAT sensors, each with titanium housing, integrated optical dissolved oxygen measurement, and optional pressure capability, for use in the Ellett Array and RAPID Array. These sensors were needed to ensure compatibility and technical integration with NOC's existing oceanographic monitoring systems. The goods included all necessary mounting hardware, cables, batteries, anti-foulant devices, and supporting software and documentation. Delivery was made to the National Oceanography Centre's bonded store. The sensors were only available through the appointed reseller due to the specific technical requirements and integration needs.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083099-2025 |
| 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 | 16 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 26 Nov 2025 - 15 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £127,883 |

## 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

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

## Release History

- 16 Dec 2025 at 08:03 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083099-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083099-2025
  16th December 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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