# Met Office Mooring Ropes for ODAS Buoys

> Tender notice from UK public-sector procurement sources.

## Key facts

- Public buyer: [Met Office](/buyers/met-office/contract-awards)
- Tender value: £120,000
- Published: 3 October 2024
- Planned start: 9 November 2024
- Planned end: 2 October 2027
- Stage: open_tender
- Procurement category: goods
- Notice ID: 33e5365d-4da1-4914-a9e4-47588aebdf30-790809
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7c1bc663-5b6d-429a-a98e-ecaf1ee0d7ea

## Description

The current network of Mobilis DB14000 series data buoys are tethered to the seabed with inverse catenary rope moorings\. These moorings are expected to survive for 6\+ years\. Mooring depths vary across sites from 750m to 4800m\. The mooring ropes need to be delivered to - The National Oceanographic Centre, Waterfront Campus European Way, Southampton SO14 3ZH\. This tender is for a 3 year zero-commitment contract with an option to extend for a further year\. Mooring ropes will be replaced on a as and when need basis\.

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## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/33e5365d-4da1-4914-a9e4-47588aebdf30-790809)