Contract

Provision of a Density and Sound Velocity Meter

  • National Oceanography Centre

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Notice identifier: 2025/S 000-042080

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-0563f7

Published 22 July 2025, 3:17pm



Scope

Reference

NOCP00578

Description

To fully deliver our project, we are required to make very precise density and sound velocity measurements in a wide array of solutions with different ionic compositions. This will enable us to model the chemical composition and pH of seawater at a range of salinities, temperatures and pressure relevant to the ocean. The Anton paar DMA5001 was idenitified as a benchtop meter that met the requirements and specification of the project. The high accuracy is essential when measuring samples where small changes to density must be accurately measured.


Contract 1. Provision of a Density and Sound Velocity Meter

Supplier

Contract value

  • £32,991.40 excluding VAT
  • £39,589.68 including VAT

Below the relevant threshold

Date signed

21 July 2025

Contract dates

  • 21 July 2025 to 20 July 2026
  • 1 year

Main procurement category

Goods

CPV classifications

  • 38434200 - Sound-measuring equipment
  • 38434220 - Sound velocity analyzers

Contract locations

  • UKJ32 - Southampton

Procedure

Procedure type

Below threshold - without competition


Supplier

Anton Paar Ltd

950 Capability Green,

Luton, United Kingdom,

LU1 3LU

United Kingdom

Region: UKH21 - Luton

Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No

Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No

Contract 1. Provision of a Density and Sound Velocity Meter


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