AwardedAwarded 19 March 2026
Provision of Oceano R5 Acoustic Release Capital Instruments
National Oceanography Centre · Local or regional public body
In brief
National Oceanography Centre awarded laboratory equipment work to Exail Limited on 19 March 2026.
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What the notice says
The Exail Oceano R5 is an oceanographic acoustic release designed for long‑term subsea deployments in harsh marine environments. The system enables the controlled acoustic release of subsea payloads of up to 2,500 kg and is operable at water depths of up to 6,000 metres. The Oceano R5 is suited to deep‑water scientific and oceanographic applications requiring robust, long‑life subsea release capability. The National Oceanography Centre has procured ten of the R5's for it marine operations.
Who won
| Winner | Value | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Exail Limited (SME) | €124,650 | 19 March 2026 to 18 March 2027 |
Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.
Timeline
- Contract details notice · UK7, notice 033554-2026
About the buyer
National Oceanography CentreLast 12 months
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From notice 033554-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 14 April 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.