Provision of a Kongsberg EK-80 Echo Sounder System
About This Opportunity
Supplies contract award: Provision of a Kongsberg EK-80 Echo Sounder System. By National Oceanography Centre in United Kingdom, ICT & digital. Awarded to.
This is a supplies contract in the information and communication technology and Research sectors, with a focus on Software. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.
Published through UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for the supply of goods in the information and communication technology sector. Supply contracts typically require bidders to demonstrate product compliance with technical specifications, delivery capacity, and relevant certifications. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.
Description
This contract was for the provision of a Kongsberg EK‑80 Echo Sounder System, including subsea wideband transceiver units, associated software licences, and a set of specialist depth‑rated transducers for underwater research applications. The scope covered the supply of WBT Tube subsea transceivers, frequency‑band licences, calibration reference targets, dummy loads, an Ethernet test cable, and both ES200‑7CDK and ES70‑18CD split‑beam transducers, as detailed in the accepted quotation. The equipment was supplied as complete, ready‑to‑deploy components suitable for installation on subsea platforms and autonomous marine systems.
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on February 19, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: 015307-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
About National Oceanography Centre
National Oceanography Centre has issued 43 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 0 currently open and 42 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Information & Communication Technology, Research & Innovation, and General Supplies & Services. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and UK Contracts Finder. Most recent publication: May 11, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about this tender
Where will the contract be performed?
The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.
How can I submit a bid?
Visit UK FTS - Find a Tender Service to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 015307-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.
Is this tender still open?
No — the contract has already been awarded to Kongsberg Discovery AS. The award notice is archived on BidsFactory for transparency and market intelligence.
Who is the contracting authority?
This notice was issued by National Oceanography Centre in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.
What type of contract is this?
This is a Supplies contract in the Information & Communication Technology sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.
How much was the contract awarded for?
Kongsberg Discovery AS was awarded the contract for £106,457. The figure reflects the value disclosed by the contracting authority in the award notice.
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