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title: "Acoustic Doppler Current Profiler (ADCP)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06b542"
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# Acoustic Doppler Current Profiler (ADCP)

Buyer: NORTHUMBRIA UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06b542

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## Summary

The public procurement process was initiated by Northumbria University, situated in Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom, for the acquisition of an Acoustic Doppler Current Profiler (ADCP) supporting the Drivers of Oceanic Change in the Amundsen Sea (DeCAdeS) project. This procurement, classified under surveying, hydrographic, oceanographic, and hydrological instruments, falls within the category of goods and follows a limited procurement method due to its below-threshold nature. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with the successful supplier being SADERET LIMITED. The contract, valued at $96,710.94 USD, was signed on 11th June 2026, with an effective period from 12th June to 30th September 2026. The procurement activity is completed and aligns with UK legislation 2023/54. 

The procurement of sophisticated oceanographic equipment like the ADCP presents significant opportunities for businesses specialised in scientific instrumentation and precision engineering. Companies focusing on advanced technological solutions, particularly those that can meet strict scientific specifications and offer integration compatibility with existing infrastructure, stand to benefit greatly. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) that excel in high-precision equipment and specialised maritime technology can grow their business through similar tenders. The specialised nature of such procurements requires expertise, reliability, and a strong focus on quality to ensure success in this niche market.

## Notice

Northumbria University has procured an Acoustic Doppler Current Profiler (ADCP) to support the Drivers of Oceanic Change in the Amundsen Sea (DeCAdeS) project. This specialized oceanographic equipment is critical for the continuous, long-duration, and high-precision mapping of continuous, high-resolution vertical current velocity profiles across the wider water column beneath and around ice shelves in extreme environments. The instrument ensures the gathering and high-reliability retrieval of vital, column-wide hydrodynamic parameters--including current speed gradients, directional vectors, and acoustic backscatter data layers--allowing researchers to analyze ocean-ice interactions and support advanced research into ice shelf evolution upon completion of the monitoring cycle. The selected provider was chosen as the successful bidder as their proposal offered the best combination of technical compliance, reliability, and integration compatibility with existing project infrastructure, while meeting the precise scientific specifications required for this research framework.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056305-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 11 Jun 2026 - 30 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £96,710 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTHUMBRIA UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE1 8ST |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Electoral ward | Monument |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SADERET |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38290000 - Surveying, hydrographic, oceanographic and hydrological instruments and appliances

## Release History

- 15 Jun 2026 at 14:52 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056305-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056305-2026
  15th June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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