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title: "Provision of Acoustic Ocean Current Meters for Long-Term Deep-Water Monitoring"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05faae"
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buyer: "NATIONAL OCEANOGRAPHY CENTRE"
published: "2025-12-19"
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# Provision of Acoustic Ocean Current Meters for Long-Term Deep-Water Monitoring

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

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## Summary

The National Oceanography Centre, a sub-central government public authority in Southampton, awarded a contract for the Provision of Acoustic Ocean Current Meters for Long-Term Deep-Water Monitoring. This procurement process involved the direct awarding of a contract, without competition, under the legal basis UKPGA 2023/54. The procurement was necessitated to maintain the continuity of high-quality oceanographic data using four acoustic current meters designed for deep-water moorings. The contract was signed with Nortek Instruments Limited on December 19, 2025, covering a period until December 18, 2026, with a gross contract value of £63,124. The process is complete and falls into the goods category, dealing specifically with hydrographic instruments.

This procurement creates lucrative opportunities for businesses operating in the field of oceanography and hydrographic instruments. Companies that can produce specialised, durable, and accurate measuring equipment compatible with existing systems are well-positioned to benefit from similar future contracts. The direct awarding of this contract underscores the importance of offering unique, high-quality products that meet critical specifications, ensuring long-term business relationships and market growth within the niche sector of marine instrumentation.

## Notice

The National Oceanography Centre (NOC) requires four acoustic current meters for the measurement of ocean currents from long-term deep-water moorings. The contract was awarded to maintain continuity and compatibility with existing instruments, ensuring reliable, high-quality oceanographic data. Alternative instruments could not meet the technical and operational requirements for accuracy, durability, diagnostic capability, and integration with existing systems. The chosen supplier was the only provider able to deliver instruments that met all mandatory criteria for long-term deep-water deployment and programme continuity.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085034-2025 |
| 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 | 19 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 19 Dec 2025 - 18 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £52,604 |

## 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 | NORTEK INSTRUMENTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38292000 - Hydrographic instruments

## Release History

- 19 Dec 2025 at 15:31 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085034-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085034-2025
  19th December 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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