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Replacement of a Seagoing Inorganic Nutrient Autoanalyser

National Oceanography Centre · Local or regional public body

In brief

National Oceanography Centre awarded laboratory equipment work to Seal Analytical Limited on 10 July 2026.

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What the notice says

The NOC requires a segmented flow autoanalyser to replace an existing sea-going nutrient autoanalyser, which is now obsolete and no longer supported by the manufacturer. The equipment will be used for the analysis of inorganic nutrients and biogenic silica in marine samples, both onboard research vessels and within NOC laboratories. The selected supplier provides the only model identified that uses an LED light source within the photometer. This is a critical technical requirement for the intended operational environment, as the equipment will be used at sea, where constant vessel movement and vibration can significantly affect the performance of traditional filament-based light sources.

Who won

WinnerValueDates
Seal Analytical Limited (SME)£72,835
10 July 2026 to 9 July 2029

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

Timeline

  1. Contract details notice · UK7, notice 065504-2026

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From notice 065504-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 13 July 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.