---
title: "Provision of pressure tolerant battery module assembly"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065745"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NATIONAL OCEANOGRAPHY CENTRE"
published: "2026-02-18"
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# Provision of pressure tolerant battery module assembly

Buyer: NATIONAL OCEANOGRAPHY CENTRE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065745

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Provision of pressure tolerant battery module assembly" was initiated by the National Oceanography Centre, a public authority in Southampton, United Kingdom. This contract, classified under the category of goods, concerns the supply of approximately 40 battery modules intended for subsea applications. The procurement method employed was direct, specifically "Below threshold - without competition," and the process received its award in February 2026. Key dates include the contract signing on 19th January 2026, with the contract period starting on 2nd March 2026 and running through to 28th February 2027. The assembly modules will support the Autosub5 platform, with deliveries expected across multiple regions in the UK.

This procurement presents business growth opportunities for firms focused on subsea technology and specialised component manufacturing. Suppliers with capabilities in producing pressure-tolerant equipment for marine applications would find this tender particularly suitable. KIRKPACE LIMITED T/A DMS Technologies, identified as the supplier, illustrates an excellent example of a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME) thriving in this field. Firms aiming to expand their foothold in niche markets like subsea exploration equipment can benefit significantly by aligning their capabilities with such specific requirements.

## Notice

We require the purchase of approximately 40 pressure-tolerant battery modules to support the build and operation of the Autosub5 platform. These batteries are specialist components designed for subsea use, and their correct assembly is critical to ensure safety, performance, and operational integrity. The supplier is therefore required to deliver each battery module as a ready-to-install assembly, built to the relevant technical specifications for deep-water, pressure-tolerant applications. The total quantity to be supplied is approximately 40 units, delivered in a format suitable for direct integration into Autosub5 without further assembly.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014871-2026 |
| 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 | 18 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 2 Mar 2026 - 28 Feb 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £40,308 |

## 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 | KIRKPACE LIMITED T/A DMS TECHNOLOGIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

### Codes

- 31440000 - Batteries

## Release History

- 18 Feb 2026 at 15:15 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014871-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014871-2026
  18th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.dmstech.co.uk
- https://noc.ac.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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