---
title: "Purchase of Xeos Apollo X7 Beacons"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-061491"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NATIONAL OCEANOGRAPHY CENTRE"
published: "2026-02-02"
---

# Purchase of Xeos Apollo X7 Beacons

Buyer: NATIONAL OCEANOGRAPHY CENTRE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-061491

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## Summary

The National Oceanography Centre, a public authority within the sub-central government of the United Kingdom, conducted a procurement process for the purchase of five Xeos Apollo X7 submersible Iridium/GPS LED flasher beacons. This procurement, which falls under the "Surveying, hydrographic, oceanographic and hydrological instruments and appliances" category, was completed using a direct procurement method below the threshold without competition. Located in Southampton, the organisation sought to enhance its operational capabilities with these high-tech beacons, fully equipped for deep-sea functionality. The contract was awarded to PLANET OCEAN LIMITED and is active from 23rd February 2026 to 22nd February 2027, carrying a gross value of £31,194.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in hydrographic and oceanographic equipment provision, particularly those with the capability to offer advanced, durable submersible instruments. SMEs like PLANET OCEAN LIMITED, which are experienced in integrating satellite communication with GPS technology for marine applications, are ideally positioned to leverage such contracts. The procurement method, being direct and without competition, may primarily benefit companies already known to the buyer or those possessing unique and specialised equipment offerings that align with the specific needs of public authorities such as the National Oceanography Centre.

## Notice

The requirement was for the supply of five (5) Xeos Apollo X7 submersible Iridium/GPS LED flasher beacons, each built with a titanium enclosure and depth-rated to 11,000m. The units must include 7 D-cell alkaline batteries, integrated Iridium satellite communication, GPS location capability, an ultra-bright LED flasher, Bluetooth configuration, and solid-state surface-detection sensors.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009112-2026 |
| 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 | 2 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 23 Feb 2026 - 22 Feb 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £25,995 |

## 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

- 2 Feb 2026 at 15:58 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009112-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009112-2026
  2nd February 2026 - 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

## Provenance

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