Scope
Reference
2026PRNOC-1053
Description
This contract was for the provision of DeepWater Buoyancy ADCP buoyancy spheres required for the National Oceanography Centre's scientific mooring operations. The scope covered the supply of syntactic‑foam flotation units compatible with the organisation's existing mooring systems, hardware interfaces, and operational handling practices. The flotation units supplied under this contract support the deployment and operation of Acoustic Doppler Current Profilers (ADCPs) and associated oceanographic instrumentation. The purchase ensured full technical compatibility with NOC's established fleet of DeepWater Buoyancy assets, enabling safe integration, reliable performance, and continuity of long‑term maintenance and lifecycle support.
Contract 1
Supplier
Contract value
- £69,109.33 excluding VAT
- £82,931 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Date signed
9 February 2026
Contract dates
- 9 February 2026 to 8 February 2027
- 1 year
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 38290000 - Surveying, hydrographic, oceanographic and hydrological instruments and appliances
Contract locations
- UKJ32 - Southampton
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - unknown
Supplier
Saderet Limited
- Isle of Man Companies Registry: 120826C
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PVTY-8363-ZXJG
C1, Eden Business Park
Isle of Man
IM4 2AY
Isle of Man
Email: admin@saderet.co.uk
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
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
Email: noc_tenders@noc.ac.uk
Website: https://noc.ac.uk/
Region: UKJ32 - Southampton
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government