NOC seeks sole-source seagoing nutrient autoanalyser with LED light source.
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The National Oceanography Centre (NOC) seeks to replace an obsolete seagoing nutrient autoanalyser with a segmented flow autoanalyser for analyzing inorganic nutrients and biogenic silica in marine samples, both onboard research vessels and in laboratories. The critical requirement is an LED light source in the photometer to withstand vessel movement and vibration, which affects traditional filament-based sources. Only one supplier's model meets this requirement, leading to a below-threshold procurement without competition. The contract is for the supply of the autoanalyser, with no specified duration or value.