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14 Jul 2026 at 16:27

Summary of the contracting process

The National Oceanography Centre (NOC) has completed a procurement process with the awarding of a contract titled "Provision of hardware break fix contract" within the services category, specifically focusing on the maintenance and repair of computer equipment. This selective procurement was conducted as a call-off from the NHS SBS10256 Framework. The contract covers hardware maintenance for NOC's IT server rooms in Southampton and Liverpool. The contract award was made to Softcat PLC, with the contract period starting on 7th March 2026 and ending on 6th March 2027, and a value of £32,259.14 GBP. The award was published on 14th July 2026.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specializing in IT hardware maintenance and repair services to engage with a prominent government body like the National Oceanography Centre. Given the contract was secured through a framework agreement, large enterprises experienced in similar public sector engagements, particularly those familiar with call-off processes, will find this contract appealing. The focus on out-of-warranty maintenance presents recurring revenue potential within government IT infrastructure support, making it an attractive prospect for tech service firms looking to expand their customer base in the public sector.

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Notice Title

Provision of hardware break fix contract

Notice Description

This contract has been awarded using a call off from the NHS SBS10256 Framework. This is for the provision of Hardware maintenance break/fix contract to cover all of the NOC hardware which out out of manufacturer warranty within the Southampton and Liverpool IT server rooms.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2ab7e5d2-c588-43ff-ba94-99b169e91816
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f6296fd3-19f8-49f9-ac9f-bda36e9768ed
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50312000 - Maintenance and repair of computer equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£32,259 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£32,259 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jul 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
28 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Mar 20264 months ago
Contract Period
7 Mar 2026 - 6 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATIONAL OCEANOGRAPHY CENTRE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO14 3ZH
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Bargate
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Itchen

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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