Replacement of a Seagoing Inorganic Nutrient Autoanalyser
National Oceanography CentreEstimated Value
Up to £72,835
Deadline
Not specified
Published
13 July 2026
Type
Not specified
Overview
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.
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Award Details
SEAL ANALYTICAL LIMITED
£72,835
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- 1
PLANET OCEAN LIMITED
£545,423
total awarded
- 2
Saderet Limited
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- 3
NORTEK INSTRUMENTS LIMITED
£260,262
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- 4
STANDARD FUEL OILS LIMITED
- 5
MJG MECHANICAL SERVICES LIMITED
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PLANET OCEAN LIMITED is the most likely incumbent based on recency and category match. To win, bidders typically need a clearly differentiated proposition or a price advantage.
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National Oceanography CentreKey Dates
Published
13 July 2026
Submission deadline
Not specified
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