Provision of an Automated Seawater Total Alkalinity Analysis System
National Oceanography CentreEstimated Value
Up to £41,000
Deadline
Not specified
Published
16 September 2026
Type
Not specified
Overview
Supply, installation and commissioning of an automated flow-through total alkalinity analysis system for continuous underway measurement in marine research applications. The contract may include associated software, integration support, training, warranty and initial consumables required to bring the system into operational service. The system will support the collection of high-resolution total alkalinity data alongside existing underway pCO₂ measurements to enhance characterisation of the marine carbonate system and support ocean acidification research.
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PLANET OCEAN LIMITED
£41,000
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National Oceanography CentreKey Dates
Published
16 September 2026
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