Contract

Provision of pressure tolerant battery module assembly

  • National Oceanography Centre

UK7: Contract details notice - Procurement Act 2023 - view information about notice types

Notice identifier: 2026/S 000-014871

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-065745

Published 18 February 2026, 3:15pm



Scope

Reference

2025PRNOC-1038

Description

We require the purchase of approximately 40 pressure‑tolerant battery modules to support the build and operation of the Autosub5 platform. These batteries are specialist components designed for subsea use, and their correct assembly is critical to ensure safety, performance, and operational integrity.

The supplier is therefore required to deliver each battery module as a ready‑to‑install assembly, built to the relevant technical specifications for deep‑water, pressure‑tolerant applications. The total quantity to be supplied is approximately 40 units, delivered in a format suitable for direct integration into Autosub5 without further assembly.


Contract 1

Supplier

Contract value

  • £40,308 including VAT

Below the relevant threshold

Date signed

19 January 2026

Contract dates

  • 2 March 2026 to 28 February 2027
  • 11 months, 30 days

Main procurement category

Goods

CPV classifications

  • 31440000 - Batteries

Contract locations

  • UKC - North East (England)
  • UKD - North West (England)
  • UKE - Yorkshire and the Humber
  • UKF - East Midlands (England)
  • UKG - West Midlands (England)
  • UKH - East of England
  • UKI - London
  • UKJ - South East (England)
  • UKK - South West (England)

Procedure

Procedure type

Below threshold - without competition


Supplier

KIRKPACE LIMITED T/A DMS Technologies

  • Companies House: 01553793
  • Public Procurement Organisation Number: PBLV-7274-PLQG

Unit 1 Belbins Business Park

Romsey

SO51 7JF

United Kingdom

Region: UKJ36 - Central Hampshire

Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes

Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No

Contract 1


Contracting authority

National Oceanography Centre

  • Companies House: 11444362
  • Charity Commission (England and Wales): 1185265
  • Scottish Charity Register: SC049896
  • Public Procurement Organisation Number: PYLV-3456-PMCQ

National Oceanography Centre

Southampton

SO14 3ZH

United Kingdom

Region: UKJ32 - Southampton

Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government