AwardedAwarded 20 August 2026

Provision of an Automated Seawater Total Alkalinity Analysis System

National Oceanography Centre · Local or regional public body

In brief

National Oceanography Centre awarded laboratory equipment work to Planet Ocean Limited on 20 August 2026.

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What the notice says

Supply, installation and commissioning of an automated flow-through total alkalinity analysis system for continuous underway measurement in marine research applications. The contract may include associated software, integration support, training, warranty and initial consumables required to bring the system into operational service. The system will support the collection of high-resolution total alkalinity data alongside existing underway pCO₂ measurements to enhance characterisation of the marine carbonate system and support ocean acidification research.

Who won

WinnerValueDates
Planet Ocean Limited (SME)£41,000
20 August 2026 to 19 August 2027

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

Timeline

  1. Contract details notice · UK7, notice 087796-2026

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From notice 087796-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 16 September 2026. We last checked for changes on 27 September 2026.