AwardedAwarded 9 February 2026
Provision of DeepWater Buoyancy ADCP buoyancy spheres
National Oceanography Centre · Local or regional public body
In brief
National Oceanography Centre awarded laboratory equipment work to Saderet Limited on 9 February 2026.
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What the notice says
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 handling practices. The flotation units supplied under this contract support the deployment and operation of Acoustic Doppler Current Profilers (ADCPs) and associated oceanographic instrumentation. The purchase ensured full technical compatibility with NOC's established fleet of DeepWater Buoyancy assets, enabling safe integration, reliable performance, and continuity of long‑term maintenance and lifecycle support.
Who won
| Winner | Value | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Saderet Limited (SME) | £69,109 | 9 February 2026 to 8 February 2027 |
Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.
Timeline
- Contract details notice · UK7, notice 015453-2026
- Contract change notice · UK10, notice 017637-2026
About the buyer
National Oceanography CentreLast 12 months
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From notice 015453-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 19 February 2026, last updated 27 February 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.