Scope
Reference
2025PRNOC-1032
Description
The National Oceanography Centre (NOC) requires oceanographic conductivity, temperature, and depth (CTD) sensors, including associated calibration services, spares, and documentation.
The contract was awarded to maintain compatibility and continuity with existing programmes, ensuring long-term, high-quality climate data records. Alternative sensors could not meet the programmes' requirements for calibration equivalence, data format compatibility, proven long-term stability in deep-ocean deployments, and operational support within the UK. The chosen supplier was the only authorised distributor able to provide compliant access to the required sensors and associated services.
Contract 1
Supplier
Contract value
- 64678 USD excluding VAT
- 64678 USD including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Date signed
19 December 2025
Contract dates
- 19 December 2025 to 18 December 2026
- 1 year
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 38292000 - Hydrographic instruments
Contract locations
- UKJ32 - Southampton
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - without competition
Supplier
PLANET OCEAN LIMITED
- Companies House: 04831755
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PBMT-3252-TZBN
16 Camberley Business Centre, Bracebridge
Camberley
GU15 3DP
United Kingdom
Email: sales@planet-ocean.co.uk
Website: http://www.planet-ocean.co.uk
Region: UKJ25 - West Surrey
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
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