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title: "Provision of Long-Range Optical Fibre Sensing Prototype and Consultancy Support Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d81c"
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# Provision of Long-Range Optical Fibre Sensing Prototype and Consultancy Support Services

Buyer: NATIONAL OCEANOGRAPHY CENTRE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d81c

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## Summary

The National Oceanography Centre, a public authority under the sub-central government sector in the United Kingdom, has completed its procurement process for the "Provision of Long-Range Optical Fibre Sensing Prototype and Consultancy Support Services." This contract, valued at €52,010, was awarded on 20th July 2026 to Fosina, a French SME. It involves delivering a prototype and technical services tailored to scientific research in the Shetland Islands. This project, which falls under the goods category of "Detection and analysis apparatus," supports marine research on fibre optic sensing technology. The procurement was straightforward, conducted below the threshold without competition, and is already in the award stage, indicating readiness for contract execution with an expected completion by 31st March 2028.

This contract provides opportunities for businesses involved in advanced technological solutions and scientific equipment manufacturing, especially those experienced in oceanographic research. Companies that specialise in optical fibre technology and related consultancy services could find this contract lucrative for expanding their portfolio in providing high-tech, innovative solutions in the marine research sector. SMEs with capabilities in deploying and managing fibre optics systems, especially within challenging environments such as marine and subsea locations, will find the tender aligns well with their growth strategies by reinforcing ties with public research institutions like the National Oceanography Centre.

## Notice

The National Oceanography Centre has awarded a contract to Fosina for the provision of a long-range optical fibre sensing prototype and associated consultancy support. The contract includes specialist technical support, mobilisation activities, consumables, freight and deployment services required to undertake in-cable measurements within a fibre optic cable in the Shetland Islands. The prototype capability will be used to collect scientific data from subsea fibre optic infrastructure and to validate measurements obtained from Ocean Bottom Seismometer (OBS) deployments. The work supports a marine research programme investigating the use of fibre optic sensing technology for ocean observation and monitoring and must be completed within a defined project timeframe aligned to planned research activities.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072397-2026 |
| 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 | 30 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 19 Jul 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £52,010 |

## 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 | FOSINA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38430000 - Detection and analysis apparatus

## Release History

- 30 Jul 2026 at 15:51 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072397-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072397-2026
  30th July 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://fosina.fr
- https://noc.ac.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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