Provision of Oceano R5 Acoustic Release Capital Instruments
About This Opportunity
ICT & digital services contract awarded in United Kingdom: Provision of Oceano. By National Oceanography Centre. Awarded to EXAIL LIMITED (EUR 125K, Mar 2026).
This is a services contract in the information and communication technology and Research sectors. 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 services in the information and communication technology sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.
Description
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.
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on April 14, 2026. Last refreshed 10 days ago. Reference: 033554-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
About National Oceanography Centre
National Oceanography Centre has issued 51 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 1 currently open and 49 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Information & Communication Technology, Research & Innovation, and Governance & Public Administration. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and UK Contracts Finder. Most recent publication: June 18, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about this tender
How much was the contract awarded for?
EXAIL LIMITED was awarded the contract for £124,650. The figure reflects the value disclosed by the contracting authority in the award notice.
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 033554-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.
Is this tender still open?
No — the contract has already been awarded to EXAIL LIMITED. 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 Services contract in the Information & Communication Technology sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.
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