Scope
Reference
2025PRNOC-1031
Description
The National Oceanography Centre (NOC) requires four acoustic current meters for the measurement of ocean currents from long-term deep-water moorings.
The contract was awarded to maintain continuity and compatibility with existing instruments, ensuring reliable, high-quality oceanographic data. Alternative instruments could not meet the technical and operational requirements for accuracy, durability, diagnostic capability, and integration with existing systems. The chosen supplier was the only provider able to deliver instruments that met all mandatory criteria for long-term deep-water deployment and programme continuity.
Contract 1
Supplier
Contract value
- £52,604 excluding VAT
- £63,124 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
Nortek Instruments Limited
Unit 3 Meridians Cross, Ocean Way
Southampton
SO14 3TJ
United Kingdom
Email: scott.gray@nortekgroup.com
Region: UKJ32 - Southampton
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