---
title: "Provision of OEM Glider Upgrades"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06598d"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06598d"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06598d.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06598d.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NATIONAL OCEANOGRAPHY CENTRE"
published: "2026-02-20"
---

# Provision of OEM Glider Upgrades

Buyer: NATIONAL OCEANOGRAPHY CENTRE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06598d

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06598d)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06598d.json)

## Summary

The procurement process, led by the National Oceanography Centre, involved the purchase of OEM Glider Upgrades specifically designed for Slocum glider systems. This tender falls under the hydrographic instruments industry category and was situated in the region UKJ32 within the United Kingdom. The contract, under the direct procurement method classified as below threshold without competition, reached the award stage and was completed on 20th February 2026. It aimed at enhancing operational maintenance and performance through procurement of specific components such as batteries, sensor sets, and hull assemblies, all sourced from Teledyne Instruments Inc. Further information can be obtained through the National Oceanography Centre's contact email at noc_tenders@noc.ac.uk.

This tender represents an opportunity for business growth mainly for companies involved in the manufacture and supply of marine and hydrographic equipment and accessories. Given the nature of this direct procurement, businesses with established relationships or authorised dealerships with original equipment manufacturers like Teledyne Webb Research are particularly well-suited to engage with similar future procurements. Additionally, businesses specialising in providing solutions for marine operations efficiency and performance enhancement will find this tender, although specific, indicative of potential future demand in specialised technical upgrades and components.

## Notice

The requirement is to procure Slocum glider batteries, an extended-endurance battery set, a Seabird GPCTD sensor, and a set of composite main hull assemblies for fleet upgrades, all of which must be sourced from Teledyne as the original equipment manufacturer to ensure full compatibility with the existing Slocum glider systems. These items support essential operational maintenance and performance improvements.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015797-2026 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 20 Feb 2026 - 19 Feb 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £114,995 |

## 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 | TELEDYNE INSTRUMENTS INC. D/B/A TELEDYNE WEBB RESEARCH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38292000 - Hydrographic instruments

## Release History

- 20 Feb 2026 at 15:43 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015797-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015797-2026
  20th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://noc.ac.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.teledynemarine.com/brands/webb-research

## Provenance

This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06598d. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06598d.json.