Scope
Reference
2025PRNOC-1009
Description
Supply of one Norbit WINGHEAD B43 Multibeam Echo Sounder system, including titanium housing, Sonar Interface Unit, Power Supply Unit, 8m cable, mounting bracket, miscellaneous cables, accessories, and manual, packed in a Pelican Case. The system features ultra high-resolution curved array bathymetry, 0.5° x 0.9° resolution at 400kHz, real-time sonar head sound velocity sensor, 1500m depth rating, and 1024 dynamically focused beams. The procurement also includes two extended warranty periods for hardware, firmware, and software, and a pressure test certificate for 1500m. Delivery is required within 4 weeks from order confirmation, FCA Trondheim, Norway. All goods and services must meet the specification and be supplied in accordance with the contract terms and applicable UK law.
Contract 1
Supplier
Contract value
- £128,600 excluding VAT
- £154,320 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Date signed
18 November 2025
Contract dates
- 18 November 2025 to 31 December 2025
- 1 month, 13 days
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 38114000 - Echo sounders
Contract locations
- UKJ32 - Southampton
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - without competition
Supplier
Kilmore Marine Ltd t/a NORBIT UK
Bishops Court, 29 Albyn Place,
Aberdeen
AB10 1YL
United Kingdom
Email: norbit@norbit.com
Website: https://norbit.com
Region: UKM50 - Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
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