AwardedAwarded 23 January 2026
Purchase of Xeos Apollo X7 Beacons
National Oceanography Centre · Local or regional public body
In brief
National Oceanography Centre awarded laboratory equipment work to Planet Ocean Limited on 23 January 2026.
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What the notice says
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, Bluetooth configuration, and solid‑state surface‑detection sensors.
Who won
| Winner | Value | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Planet Ocean Limited (SME) | £25,995 | 23 February 2026 to 22 February 2027 |
Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.
Timeline
- Contract details notice · UK7, notice 009112-2026
About the buyer
National Oceanography CentreLast 12 months
Procurements
87Awards
80Suppliers it has used most for laboratory equipment
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From notice 009112-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 2 February 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.