Contract

Provision of OEM Glider Upgrades

  • National Oceanography Centre

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

Notice identifier: 2026/S 000-015797

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-06598d

Published 20 February 2026, 3:43pm



Scope

Reference

2026PRNOC-1064

Description

The requirement is to procure Slocum glider batteries, an extended‑endurance battery set, a Seabird GPCTD sensor, and a set of composite main hull assemblies for fleet upgrades, all of which must be sourced from Teledyne as the original equipment manufacturer to ensure full compatibility with the existing Slocum glider systems. These items support essential operational maintenance and performance improvements.


Contract 1. Provision of OEM Glider Battery Modules

Supplier

Contract value

  • £82,718.01 including VAT

Below the relevant threshold

Date signed

6 February 2026

Contract dates

  • 6 February 2026 to 5 February 2027
  • 1 year

Main procurement category

Goods

CPV classifications

  • 38292000 - Hydrographic instruments

Contract locations

  • UKJ32 - Southampton

Contract 2. Provision of OEM Glider Hull Upgrades

Supplier

Contract value

  • £32,277.99 including VAT

Below the relevant threshold

Date signed

20 February 2026

Contract dates

  • 20 February 2026 to 19 February 2027
  • 1 year

Main procurement category

Goods

CPV classifications

  • 38292000 - Hydrographic instruments

Contract locations

  • UKJ32 - Southampton

Procedure

Procedure type

Below threshold - without competition


Supplier

Teledyne Instruments Inc. d/b/a Teledyne Webb Research

  • Public Procurement Organisation Number: PVLD-7113-RTZD

49 Edgerton Dr.

North Falmouth

02556

United States

Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No

Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No

Contract 1. Provision of OEM Glider Battery Modules

Contract 2. Provision of OEM Glider Hull Upgrades


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