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    ContractsBarometer Instruments for Royal Navy and Royal Fleet Auxiliary Operations
    Awarded contract

    Barometer Instruments for Royal Navy and Royal Fleet Auxiliary Operations

    Awarded
    £27.4k
    Published 19 Oct 2026

    Supply barometer instrumentation to support ongoing operational needs of Royal Navy and Royal Fleet Auxiliary vessels.

    🇬🇧United Kingdom· South WestPublished 19 Oct 2026· TodayviaFind a Tender
    Awarded
    £27.4k
    Published 19 Oct 2026

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      £27,430
      Pounds sterling
    • Closing date
      Not published
      No closing date published
    • Sector
      Research & Innovation
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom
      South West

    Suppliers

    1 supplier
    • VA
      VAISALA LIMITED
    Lead contractor

    Lifecycle

    Awarded

    Contract awarded. Originally published today.

    19 October 2026
    Awarded — no open tender advertised

    Brief

    This opportunity seeks barometer instrumentation to support the operational requirements of active Royal Navy and Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA) fleets. Suppliers should provide reliable, precise barometric measurement equipment suitable for maritime vessel operations. The instrumentation must meet naval specifications and standards for performance, durability, and integration with existing fleet systems. Suppliers are encouraged to clarify their product specifications, delivery timelines, compliance certifications, and pricing for maritime-grade barometer instruments.

    Track record

    4 awards · 4 winners
    Open field

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    Publisher
    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    find-tender.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    ocds-h6vhtk-078af6

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