About Datem, The Geotechnical Surveying Equipment Specialists

Datem is a privately owned, independent company, which after more than 20 years continues to specialise in the provision of Electro-Mechanical & Software Based Design Solutions.
Our multi-disciplined engineering expertise allows us to undertake a wide range of projects, from the simplest circuit to full system control. Our core activities focus on:

Geotechnical Survey Products
Electronic & Software Design
Industrial Installation & Maintenance

Based in Metheringham, Lincolnshire we provide bespoke design and manufacturing services, allowing us to take your concepts to finished and tested products efficiently and cost effectively.

We know that the quality of our service is critical not only to our own future, but to yours too. With our “can-do” approach and belief in “total client consultation” we are able to incorporate your last minute requirements, without compromising the quality or integrity of your finished product.

Founded in 1986 by David Bashford to provide electronic technical support to offshore oil-well service companies, Datem has grown considerably and now provides a diverse range of electronic and electromechanical services and products to a multi-market global client base. The company is now best known for its range of marine geotechnical survey equipment. 

Following spells in Woking and Woodhall spa (Lincolnshire), Dave moved the company and his increasing band of 14 employees to our purpose built 4000 sq ft. facility in the Lincolnshire village of Metheringham close to our principal fabrication partners.

The facility includes a temperature stable calibration suite for the maintenance and calibration of our sub-sea geotechnical probes and a layered outside pit for the testing of various CPT equipment. Double height indoor workshop, open plan laboratory and tiered office space complete an excellent working environment.

If a product is not shown on our website it does not mean we cannot help. Contact us with the requirements and we will get back to you with a solution.

Datem Ltd Headquarters.