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title: "Integrated Continuous Plankton Recorder"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060d87"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK HYDROGRAPHIC OFFICE"
published: "2026-01-23"
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# Integrated Continuous Plankton Recorder

Buyer: UK HYDROGRAPHIC OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060d87

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## Summary

The procurement process was conducted by the UK Hydrographic Office for the rental of an Integrated Continuous Plankton Recorder. This tender falls under the category of services, specifically targeting surveying, hydrographic, oceanographic, and hydrological instruments and appliances. Located in Taunton, the procurement involved direct negotiation, below threshold and without competition. The process has reached the award stage, with important dates including the contract signing on 22nd January 2026 and contract completion on 21st February 2026.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses in the marine and hydrographic sectors, especially those capable of providing specialised equipment and services. Companies that are large in scale and potentially involved in ventures with public authorities could find this type of procurement advantageous. As the supplier for this contract, The Marine Biological Association demonstrates the potential value partnerships with government entities can generate, providing a model for businesses aiming to expand in similar industries.

## Notice

Rental of an Integrated Continuous Plankton Recorder

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006270-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 23 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 22 Jan 2026 - 21 Feb 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £14,161 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK HYDROGRAPHIC OFFICE |
| Locality | TAUNTON |
| Post town | Taunton |
| Postcode | TA1 2DN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK62 Somerset |
| Local authority | Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Taunton East |
| Westminster constituency | Taunton and Wellington |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE MARINE BIOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 38290000 - Surveying, hydrographic, oceanographic and hydrological instruments and appliances
- 71354400 - Hydrographic services

## Release History

- 23 Jan 2026 at 14:45 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006270-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006270-2026
  23rd January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.admiralty.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.mba.ac.uk/

## Provenance

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