Description: This contract was for the supply of SBE37‑SMP‑ODO moored CTD instruments and associated 7000‑metre rated components required as a standalone replacement purchase. The equipment must be sourced from the manufacturer's authorised representative because it is technically compatible with NOC's existing moored instrumentati...

Description: This contract is a direct award from the SSSNA framework to the highest ranked supplier under lots 1 & 2 for the provision of servers and storage.

Description: This project the appointment of a Main Contractor to supply all labour, plant, and materials to carry out and complete the General Builders/MEP Works to facilitate the refurbishment of project laboratory 166/43, generally as described below: • Soft strip of existing room finishes, including benching, shelving, sinks an...

Description: The National Oceanography Centre has awarded a contract for the supply of three autonomous underwater glider platforms, comprising two deep‑rated gliders and one shallow‑water glider, together with associated scientific payloads, ancillary equipment, delivery, testing, and acceptance. This contract has been awarded by ...

Description: The National Oceanography Centre (NOC) is undertaking works under its Long Term Maintenance (LTM) Programme, which includes the end‑of‑life replacement of three cold‑water chillers. This procurement covers the replacement of three existing York air‑cooled screw liquid chillers with modern, energy‑efficient plant. The o...

Description: This notice is for award of a contract under the LUPC High Value Lab Equipment Framework (LAB 3162 NW), under lot 2. The framework allows for a Direct Award to the top ranking supplier in each lot. A Direct Award process was therefore followed under the framework buyers guide.

Description: The National Oceanography Centre intends to directly award a contract for the supply of autonomous underwater glider platforms and associated equipment to support oceanographic research and operational programmes. This direct award will be made under Section 41 of the Procurement Act 2023, relying on the justification ...

Description: This contract is an extension of an existing agreement with the incumbent supplier for the provision of a people engagement survey platform. The supplier already delivers these services to the organisation alongside a separate contract for the performance management (PDR) system hosted on the same platform. The extensi...

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...

Description: The requirement is for a supplier to design, develop, and deliver a new standalone website for the Future Marine Research Infrastructure (FMRI) programme, providing a modern and accessible platform for programme information while also supporting the ongoing creative needs of the project. This includes continued access ...

Description: The requirement is to purchase eight titanium pressure vessels that match the NOC's existing units, ensuring full compatibility with current equipment and supporting ongoing project needs. The vessels must be supplied to the same established design so they can be used interchangeably across the existing system, allowin...

Description: This contract was for the provision of DeepWater Buoyancy ADCP buoyancy spheres required for the National Oceanography Centre's scientific mooring operations. The scope covered the supply of syntactic‑foam flotation units compatible with the organisation's existing mooring systems, hardware interfaces, and operational ...

Description: This contract was for the provision of a Kongsberg EK‑80 Echo Sounder System, including subsea wideband transceiver units, associated software licences, and a set of specialist depth‑rated transducers for underwater research applications. The scope covered the supply of WBT Tube subsea transceivers, frequency‑band lice...

Description: This contract was for the provision of upgrades to five existing perpetual Altium Designer licences. The scope included updating all licences from Altium Designer 20 to the current release, Altium Designer 25, delivered in the standard software upgrade format.

Description: We require the purchase of approximately 40 pressure‑tolerant battery modules to support the build and operation of the Autosub5 platform. These batteries are specialist components designed for subsea use, and their correct assembly is critical to ensure safety, performance, and operational integrity. The supplier is t...

Description: The NOC has a requirement to provide 10G network capability to computer servers, improving data transfer speeds to/from network storage and improve resilience at their Southampton Location

Description: The National Oceanography Centre (NOC) has awarded a contract for the provision of a low-frequency Acoustic Doppler Current Profiler (ADCP) for deployment on the RAPID array offshore of the Bahamas. The procurement forms part of a planned refresh of ageing instrumentation and provides enhanced profiling capability to i...

Description: A contract for the servicing of our Itrax Core Scanner, a key piece of equipment in our BOSCORF facility. The contract supplier is the OEM of the equipment and therefore the only viable provider of the required services.

Description: The requirement was for the supply of five (5) Xeos Apollo X7 submersible Iridium/GPS LED flasher beacons, each built with a titanium enclosure and depth‑rated to 11,000m. The units must include 7 D‑cell alkaline batteries, integrated Iridium satellite communication, GPS location capability, an ultra‑bright LED flasher...

Description: This procurement covered the repair and refurbishment of Teledyne RDI Acoustic Doppler Current Profilers (ADCPs), valued at $122,780 (ex VAT). The works were carried out by Saderet, the sole authorised UK distributor and service partner for Teledyne RDI, as only the OEM possessed the proprietary components, calibration...

Description: This call off from the NHS SBS10256 was for the provision of Halo ITSM Licences to uplift the existing ITSM requirements and provide flexibility and integration of further licences into the ticketing program across the NOC estate.

Description: The NOC requires replacement and installation of racking in our BOSCORF facility cold store, including supply of racking, de-installation of redundant racking, disposal and deep clean.

Description: This contract has been awarded under the PFB3038NW Employee Benefits Framework Lot 2 via direct award. The contract provides for a Group Life Master Trust arrangement deliver death in service benefits for the NOC.

Description: The National Oceanography Centre conducted a call off via the RM6116 Network Services 3 CCS Framework for the provision a of AV equipment and its installation. The provision of this contract covered the upgrade and refurbishment of the Seminar Room at the NOC Southampton site.

Description: The NOC completed a call off of the SUPC SLRA - ITS4042SU for the provision of a Microsoft Licences and related services under a three year agreement. The contract provides for a 3 year provision with a minimum order commitments and provision for further scaling depending on NOC requirements.

Description: The NOC completed a call off of the NHSSBS10510 Digital Workplace Solutions 2 framework for the provision of endpoint ManageEngine Cloud licences along with the provision of implementation and consultancy provision from the Software developer.

Description: The NOC completed a call off from the NHS SBS10256 Framework for the provision of Spectrum & Storage protect licences and associated services. These licences cover the provisioning across both NOC sites and is critical to the maintenance of the server infrastructure at the NOC.

Description: Supply of a replacement SBE 32 Carousel Water Sampler (carousel frame) to maintain operational capability of an existing Sea‑Bird CTD system. The replacement must be fully compatible with the remaining CTD infrastructure, including a frame that has been custom‑modified for this specific configuration, to ensure continu...

Description: This contract is for the supply, delivery and installation of furniture required to support a time-critical reconfiguration and fit-out at the National Oceanography Centre, Southampton. The requirement covers the provision of workspace, meeting and breakout furniture (including collaboration pod solutions) and associat...

Description: The National Oceanography Centre (NOC) conducted this procurement with a state of urgency under an accelerated open procedure in accordance with Section 54 of the Procurement Act 2023, which governs time limits for competitive tendering procedures. Section 54(3) and (4) permitted the reduction of minimum time periods w...

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 ...

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 dat...

Description: The National Oceanography Centre (NOC) requires an autonomous in-situ robotic water sampling instrument for the collection of environmental DNA (eDNA), including associated hardware and documentation. The contract was awarded to ensure compatibility and continuity with existing RoCSI deployments and datasets, as altern...

Description: The NOC required the provision of ad-hoc manned guarding services at its Southampton facility, including security for the site, visiting research ships, and special events. The supplier was responsible for supplying, training, and managing suitable security personnel to deliver 24-hour guarding and related duties, in l...

Description: The NOC required access to Practical Law, a legal database provided by Thomson Reuters, for the Legal & Governance team. This supplier was chosen because Practical Law is only available through Thomson Reuters and best meets the team's technical and operational needs.

Description: The NOC required the provision of six SBE 37-SMP-ODO MicroCAT sensors, each with titanium housing, integrated optical dissolved oxygen measurement, and optional pressure capability, for use in the Ellett Array and RAPID Array. These sensors were needed to ensure compatibility and technical integration with NOC's existi...