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
Email: noc_tenders@noc.ac.uk
Website: https://noc.ac.uk/
Region: UKJ32 - Southampton
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government