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Provision of Acoustic Ocean Current Meters for Long-Term Deep-Water Monitoring

National Oceanography Centre

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: National Oceanography Centre

Buyer Address: National Oceanography Centre, Southampton, UKJ32, SO14 3ZH, United Kingdom

Contact Email: noc_tenders@noc.ac.uk

Status
complete
Procedure
direct
Value
52604.0 GBP
Published
19 Dec 2025, 15:31
Deadline
n/a
Contract Start
19 Dec 2025, 00:00
Contract End
18 Dec 2026, 23:59
Category
n/a
CPV
38292000 - Hydrographic instruments
Region
n/a
Awarded To
Nortek Instruments Limited
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

The National Oceanography Centre (NOC) requires four acoustic current meters for the measurement of ocean currents from long-term deep-water moorings. The contract was awarded to maintain continuity and compatibility with existing instruments, ensuring reliable, high-quality oceanographic data. Alternative instruments could not meet the technical and operational requirements for accuracy, durability, diagnostic capability, and integration with existing systems. The chosen supplier was the only provider able to deliver instruments that met all mandatory criteria for long-term deep-water deployment and programme continuity.

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Opportunity Context

Lots

Lot 1 Status: complete

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