Deployment and Translation of a Set of Hydrophones Tender - 138243557

Procurement Summary

Country: United Kingdom

Summary: Deployment and Translation of a Set of Hydrophones and Test Panels into an Underwater Acoustic Facility.

Deadline: 03 Apr 2026

Posting Date: 21 Mar 2026

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Notice Type: Tender

TOT Ref.No.: 138243557

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Competition: ICB

Financier: Self Financed

Purchaser Ownership: Public

Tender Value: Refer Document

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38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
42000000 - Industrial machinery
51000000 - Installation services (except software)
71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

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Tender Details

NPL is seeking a solution for the deployment and translation of a set of hydrophones and test panels into an underwater acoustic facility. The facility is an underwater acoustic calibration tank consisting of a large wooden vessel (5.5m in diameter and 4.7m deep) filled with potted water. The calibration activities will be performed with either 2 or 3 hydrophones and a test panel deployed at the mid-depth point of the vessel. The hydrophones and test panel are mounted at the end of carbon fibre poles. The design of the poles is flexible and may be adjusted to the solution (this will be the responsibility of NPL). The schematic and model of the facility are available upon request by emailing [email protected] depict a desired concept solution including dimensions, room features and required specifications for the carriage system and interlocks. The facility is operated from the first floor and the water tank expands through both the ground and first floor. The size of the room cannot be altered, but modifications to the concrete floor and steel framework are feasible for attachment/fixing of the carriage system solution. NPL has conducted initial research into possible solutions such as carriage systems. NPL is open to explore different solutions to meet the requirements below. NPL is seeking engagement from suppliers who have capability to provide a solution to the following requirements: • The solution must be able to deploy the hydrophones and test panels into the wate...

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