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title: "CSP26176 - Aquadopp 2 Doppler Current Meter"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065a4e"
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# CSP26176 - Aquadopp 2 Doppler Current Meter

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065a4e

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by UK Research and Innovation, involved the award of a contract for the "CSP26176 - Aquadopp 2 Doppler Current Meter" within the metering instruments category. The procurement method was direct, below threshold, concluding without competition due to technical reasons. Nortek Instruments Ltd, based in Southampton, was selected as the supplier because of their unique capability to provide the specified high-quality current meters. The procurement stage reached completion on 23rd February 2026, following the award activation on 2nd February 2026. The contract will run from 17th February 2026 up to 27th March 2026, with the buyer headquartered in Swindon, reflecting central government procurement activity.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in precision oceanographic instruments and metering solutions. While the process was direct and without competitive bidding, it underscores the potential for suppliers with specialised capabilities to secure government contracts. Companies similar to Nortek Instruments Ltd, particularly SMEs with proven technical expertise in challenging marine environments, can benefit from engaging with public procurement processes where exclusive technical demands align with their offerings. Establishing relationships with central and shared service buyers, such as UK Shared Business Services Ltd, could foster opportunities for future participation in government contracts demanding high innovation standards.

## Notice

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded without competition due to an absence of competition for technical reasons, only a particular supplier can supply the goods, services or works required. Brief Description of Requirement With all the robust and easy-to-use features and capabilities of the standard Aquadopp, the deepwater Aquadopp 6000 m current meter has been used and proven by oceanographers around the world for almost 20 years. Thanks to innovative data diagnostic features for challenging environments, it provides exceptionally high-quality 3D currents in a form factor this easy to install in any type of mooring line configuration or simply attached to a bottom or surface platform.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016167-2026 |
| 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 | 23 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 17 Feb 2026 - 27 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £13,620 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION |
| Additional buyers | UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NORTEK INSTRUMENTS LTD T/A NORTEK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38410000 - Metering instruments

## Release History

- 23 Feb 2026 at 15:22 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016167-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016167-2026
  23rd February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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