Award

Provision of an IP Allocation Service

NATIONAL OCEANOGRAPHY CENTRE

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Award

22 Sep 2025 at 13:11

Summary of the contracting process

The National Oceanography Centre has completed the award stage for the procurement of an IP Allocation Service, classified under the networking software package industry category. The process was conducted as a direct award under the JISC Network Solutions framework, specifically lot 13, which encompassed a single supplier. The selective procurement method utilised was a call-off from a framework agreement. The awarded contract begins on 30th September 2025 and concludes on 29th September 2028, with a total value of £77,473.20. This tender was aimed at the Southampton area, with delivery addressed to postal code SO14 3ZH.

This tender offers businesses an opportunity to engage in the provision of networking software solutions. It is particularly relevant for companies experienced in framework agreements, particularly those adept in working with large public sector organisations. The National Oceanography Centre's strategic location in Southampton also presents further business prospects within the maritime and environmental science sectors. Enterprises that are small or medium-sized but not VCSE (Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprise) may find this contract an advantageous entry into sustained public sector cooperation.

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Notice Title

Provision of an IP Allocation Service

Notice Description

This notice is for award of a contract under the JISC Network Solutions (P2719), under lot 13. Due to this lot containing a single supplier, a Direct Award process was followed under the framework buyers guide.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b80ccd7b-fcba-4edd-9a17-daf98dc3430e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/df8b7d48-51d8-4304-b797-8ae4ac75f40b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48210000 - Networking software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£77,473 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£77,473 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
29 Sep 2025 - 29 Sep 2028 3-4 years
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
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Contact Phone
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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

IP PERFORMANCE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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