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IT Suite Redundancy Cooling

NATIONAL OCEANOGRAPHY CENTRE

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19 Mar 2025 at 15:39

Summary of the contracting process

The National Oceanography Centre has completed the procurement process for a project titled "IT Suite Redundancy Cooling." This procurement is categorized under industrial works and goods, specifically focusing on cooling and ventilation equipment, and installation work of cooling equipment. Located in Southampton, United Kingdom, this procurement was conducted using a limited competition method, below the threshold. The contract was awarded on 13th March 2025, with the award status listed as active and the contract period spanning from 21st April 2025 to 30th May 2025. The contract value is £147,624.00 (net), with gross amounting to £177,148.80.

This tender provides an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in mechanical, electrical, and control systems, as it involves the installation and replacement work within an IT suite environment. SMEs, like ARB Mechanical Engineering Limited, which was awarded the contract, can benefit significantly from such projects, gaining both financial rewards and experience in handling specialised technical installations. The decided procurement method ensures that capable but smaller-scale entities have the chance to participate and secure contracts that contribute to their growth and establishment in the industry.

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Notice Title

IT Suite Redundancy Cooling

Notice Description

The procurement of a Main Contractor under a NEC4: Engineering and Construction Short Contract for the replacement of the existing IT Suite Cooling with new downflow DX units, external condensers, interconnected pipework and cabling, as well as all associated mechanical, electrical, control and builders works.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04ef32
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010204-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

42500000 - Cooling and ventilation equipment

45331230 - Installation work of cooling equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£147,624 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
20 Apr 2025 - 30 May 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

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

ARB MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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