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CSP26176 - Aquadopp 2 Doppler Current Meter

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) · Central government

In brief

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) awarded laboratory equipment work to Nortek Instruments Ltd t/a Nortek UK on 2 February 2026.

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What the notice says

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded without competition due to an absence of competition for technical reasons, only a particular supplier can supply the goods, services or works required. Brief Description of Requirement With all the robust and easy-to-use features and capabilities of the standard Aquadopp, the deepwater Aquadopp 6000 m current meter has been used and proven by oceanographers around the world for almost 20 years. Thanks to innovative data diagnostic features for challenging environments, it provides exceptionally high-quality 3D currents in a form factor this easy to install in any type of mooring line configuration or simply attached to a bottom or surface platform.

Who won

WinnerValueDates
Nortek Instruments Ltd t/a Nortek UK (SME)£13,620
17 February 2026 to 27 March 2026

Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.

Timeline

  1. Contract details notice · UK7, notice 016167-2026

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From notice 016167-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 23 February 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.