Provision of Ocean Bottom Seismometers

Value

Amount

360,000

Currency

GBP

Including VAT

450,000

Options

Description

Single‑unit purchase Informational pricing is requested for the purchase of one additional OBS unit. This option provides flexibility for incremental expansion if additional funding becomes available after contract award. It also serves as a contingency measure if an instrument is lost or damaged and needs to be replaced to maintain operational continuity. Single‑unit rental Informational pricing is requested for the rental of one OBS unit. This option offers a short‑term solution if manufacturing lead times or logistics threaten the Spring 2026 deployment schedule. It can also be used to temporarily increase the instrument pool for specific campaigns without committing to a full capital purchase. Extended warranty A year‑on‑year renewable warranty is available for up to four additional years beyond the initial 12‑month warranty period. This extension ensures long‑term support, predictable maintenance costs and continued access to servicing and updates. Each extension can be exercised annually at the buyer's discretion, providing flexibility to align with budget cycles and asset management plans. The Authority reserves the right to consider refurbished OBS units as part of future capability requirements. Should the market demonstrate that refurbished units offer a viable value-for-money solution, the Authority may initiate a separate procurement process or modify the awarded contract, subject to regulatory compliance. The Authority may consider contract modification under Section 74(1)(a) and Schedule 8(1) & (5) of the Procurement Act 2023 to include additional or refurbished OBS units, should the successful supplier be capable of supplying them and should such a need arise post-award.

Renewal

Description

Extended warranty A year‑on‑year renewable warranty is available for up to four additional years beyond the initial 12‑month warranty period. This extension ensures long‑term support, predictable maintenance costs and continued access to servicing and updates. Each extension can be exercised annually at the buyer's discretion, providing flexibility to align with budget cycles and asset management plans. These extensions also cover the optional uptakes covered within the ITT.

Suitability

Sme

Yes

Award criteria

Weighting Description

The contract will be awarded to the most economically advantageous tender based on a combination of price and quality. Commercial evaluation considers fully delivered pricing for the purchase options listed below. Please note that Technical Criteria 5 (Warranty and Servicing) and 6 (Delivery & Instructions) are not shown with percentage weightings because they are assessed on a pass/fail basis only. All other technical elements carry the weightings indicated, and minimum pass/fail thresholds apply to ensure baseline capability and risk mitigation. Commercial: OPTION 1: Purchase of 4 OBS Units 10.00% OPTION 2: Purchase of 4 OBS Units 20.00% OPTION 3: Purchase of 4 OBS Units 30.00% Quality & Technical Criteria 1. Instrument Pass / Fail & 10% 2. Communication and recovery Pass / Fail & 14% 3. Sensors Pass / Fail and 14% 4. Datalogger Pass / Fail & 2% 5. Warranty and servicing Pass / Fail 6. Delivery & Instructions Pass / Fail

Contract period

Ends

31 Mar 2027, 23:59

Starts

24 Oct 2025, 00:00

Max Extent Date

31 Mar 2030, 23:59

Selection criteria

Delivery locations

Additional Classifications

Roles

Address

Region

UKJ32

Country

GB

Locality

Southampton

Postal Code

SO14 3ZH

Country Name

United Kingdom

Street Address

European Way

Details

Url

http://www.noc.ac.uk ↗

Identifier

Id

PYLV-3456-PMCQ

Scheme

GB-PPON

Contact

Name

George-Oliver Matthews

Email

tenders@noc.ac.uk

Roles

Address

Region

UKJ32

Country

GB

Locality

Southampton

Postal Code

SO14 3ZH

Country Name

United Kingdom

Street Address

National Oceanography Centre

Details

Url

https://noc.ac.uk/ ↗

Identifier

Id

11444362

Scheme

GB-COH

Contact

Name

George-Oliver Matthews

Email

noc_tenders@noc.ac.uk

Additional Identifiers

Roles

Address

Region

UKJ11

Country

GB

Locality

Reading

Postal Code

RG7 8EA

Country Name

United Kingdom

Street Address

3 Midas House, Calleva Park

Control

Description

Individual trustee information First name: Christopher Last name: Lyddon Nationality: British Date of birth: February 1967 Type: Individual Category: Director or individual with same responsibilities Resident country: FR Registered address: 3 Midas House, Calleva Park, Reading, RG7 8EA, UK Individual trustee information First name: Christopher Last name: Pearcey Nationality: British Date of birth: May 1964 Type: Individual Category: Director or individual with same responsibilities Resident country: GB-ENG Registered address: 3 Midas House, Calleva Park, Reading, RG7 8EA, UK Individual trustee information First name: John Last name: Balmer Nationality: British Date of birth: March 1960 Type: Individual Category: Director or individual with same responsibilities Resident country: GB-ENG Registered address: 3 Midas House, Calleva Park, Reading, RG7 8EA, UK Individual trustee information First name: John Last name: O'Neill Nationality: British Date of birth: June 1958 Type: Individual Category: Director or individual with same responsibilities Resident country: GB-ENG Registered address: 3 Midas House, Calleva Park, Reading, RG7 8EA, UK Individual trustee information First name: Neil Last name: Watkiss Nationality: British Date of birth: March 1984 Type: Individual Category: Director or individual with same responsibilities Resident country: GB-ENG Registered address: 3 Midas House, Calleva Park, Reading, RG7 8EA, UK Individual trustee information First name: Philip Last name: Hill Nationality: British Date of birth: March 1963 Type: Individual Category: Director or individual with same responsibilities Resident country: GB-ENG Registered address: 3 Midas House, Calleva Park, Reading, RG7 8EA, UK Individual trustee information First name: Christopher Last name: Potts Nationality: British Date of birth: April 1956 Type: Individual Category: Person with significant control Registered address: 3 Midas House, Calleva Park, Reading, RG7 8EA, UK Registration date: December 2024 Control conditions: Has other significant influence or control

Details

Url

https://www.guralp.com/ ↗

Vcse

No

Scale

sme

Sheltered Workshop

No

Public Service Mission Organization

No

Identifier

Id

02199239

Scheme

GB-COH

Contact

Email

sales@guralp.com

Additional Identifiers

Items

Value

Amount

450,000

Currency

GBP

Including VAT

540,000

Options

Description

The Authority reserves the right to make additional purchases while the contract remains valid. These options are intended to provide flexibility for operational continuity, budget alignment, and future capability requirements. Single-unit purchase Informational pricing is requested for the purchase of an additional OBS unit. This option allows incremental expansion if further funding becomes available after contract award and provides a contingency measure should an instrument be lost or damaged, ensuring uninterrupted operations. Single-unit rental Informational pricing is requested for the rental of an OBS unit. This option offers a short-term solution to mitigate risks associated with manufacturing lead times or logistical challenges that could impact the Spring 2026 deployment schedule. It also enables temporary fleet expansion for specific campaigns without committing to a full capital purchase. Extended warranty A renewable warranty extension is available on a year-by-year basis for up to four additional years beyond the initial 12-month coverage. This ensures long-term support, predictable maintenance costs, and continued access to servicing and updates. Each extension may be exercised annually at the Authority's discretion, providing flexibility to align with budget cycles and asset management plans. Servicing and consumables Informational pricing is requested for routine servicing and the supply of consumables required to maintain operational readiness of OBS units and associated deck systems. This includes scheduled maintenance at the supplier's home base (exclusive of parts and delivery), replacement components such as batteries, seals, and connectors, and optional on-site technical support where available. These provisions ensure continuity of operations and predictable lifecycle costs. The Authority may also consider refurbished OBS units as part of future capability requirements. Where such units represent a value-for-money solution, the Authority may initiate a separate procurement process or modify the awarded contract, subject to regulatory compliance. The Authority may consider contract modification under Section 74(1)(a) and Schedule 8(1) & (5) of the Procurement Act 2023 to include additional or refurbished OBS units, should the successful supplier be capable of supplying them and should such a need arise post-award.

Renewal

Description

A year‑on‑year renewable warranty is available for up to four additional years beyond the initial 12‑month warranty period. This extension ensures long‑term support, predictable maintenance costs and continued access to servicing and updates. Each extension can be exercised annually at the buyer's discretion, providing flexibility to align with budget cycles and asset management plans. These extensions also cover the optional uptakes covered within the ITT and Description of Options.

Documents

Suppliers

Milestones

Related lots

Contract period

Ends

31 Mar 2027, 23:59

Starts

24 Oct 2025, 00:00

Max Extent Date

30 Mar 2031, 23:59

Standstill Period

Ends

20 Oct 2025, 23:59

Value

Amount

370,833.33

Currency

GBP

Including VAT

445,000

Period

Ends

31 Mar 2027, 23:59

Starts

1 Nov 2025, 00:00

Max Extent Date

30 Mar 2030, 23:59

Options

Description

The Authority reserves the right to make additional purchases while the contract remains valid. These options are intended to provide flexibility for operational continuity, budget alignment, and future capability requirements. Single-unit purchase Informational pricing is requested for the purchase of an additional OBS unit. This option allows incremental expansion if further funding becomes available after contract award and provides a contingency measure should an instrument be lost or damaged, ensuring uninterrupted operations. Single-unit rental Informational pricing is requested for the rental of an OBS unit. This option offers a short-term solution to mitigate risks associated with manufacturing lead times or logistical challenges that could impact the Spring 2026 deployment schedule. It also enables temporary fleet expansion for specific campaigns without committing to a full capital purchase. Extended warranty A renewable warranty extension is available on a year-by-year basis for up to four additional years beyond the initial 12-month coverage. This ensures long-term support, predictable maintenance costs, and continued access to servicing and updates. Each extension may be exercised annually at the Authority's discretion, providing flexibility to align with budget cycles and asset management plans. Servicing and consumables Informational pricing is requested for routine servicing and the supply of consumables required to maintain operational readiness of OBS units and associated deck systems. This includes scheduled maintenance at the supplier's home base (exclusive of parts and delivery), replacement components such as batteries, seals, and connectors, and optional on-site technical support where available. These provisions ensure continuity of operations and predictable lifecycle costs. The Authority may also consider refurbished OBS units as part of future capability requirements. Where such units represent a value-for-money solution, the Authority may initiate a separate procurement process or modify the awarded contract, subject to regulatory compliance. The Authority may consider contract modification under Section 74(1)(a) and Schedule 8(1) & (5) of the Procurement Act 2023 to include additional or refurbished OBS units, should the successful supplier be capable of supplying them and should such a need arise post-award.

Renewal

Description

A year‑on‑year renewable warranty is available for up to four additional years beyond the initial 12‑month warranty period. This extension ensures long‑term support, predictable maintenance costs and continued access to servicing and updates. Each extension can be exercised annually at the buyer's discretion, providing flexibility to align with budget cycles and asset management plans. These extensions also cover the optional uptakes covered within the ITT and Description of Options. Clarification: The optional extension dates have been regularised to align with the UK4 notice (possible extension to 31 March 2030) and correct an earlier drafting error in UK6 which stated an extension until 31.03.2031. This does not broaden scope or value and reflects the actual contract terms which were aligned to the tendered extensions.

Documents