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Fume Extract Replacement Phase 4

NATIONAL OCEANOGRAPHY CENTRE

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10 Apr 2025 at 12:06

Summary of the contracting process

The National Oceanography Centre in Southampton, United Kingdom, has recently completed the procurement process for the "Fume Extract Replacement Phase 4" project, falling under the Works category. This contract involved the removal, supply, and installation of 14 fume extract fans at Node 5, covering mechanical, electrical, control, and builders works under a NEC4: Engineering and Construction Short Contract. The procurement, which employed a limited method below the threshold, awarded the contract to ARB Mechanical Engineering Limited. Relevant key dates include the signing of the contract on 10th April 2025, with the project work scheduled to commence on 19th May 2025 and conclude by 13th June 2025.

This tender presents significant business opportunities, particularly for SMEs specialising in heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning installation work. Companies equipped to handle comprehensive construction projects encompassing mechanical and electrical engineering are well-suited to participate in similar future tenders with the National Oceanography Centre. The organisation operates within the public authority sector, providing additional benefits of stability and potential long-term contracts. Business growth can be leveraged through successful delivery and established partnerships within government infrastructure projects.

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Notice Title

Fume Extract Replacement Phase 4

Notice Description

The procurement of a Main Contractor under a NEC4: Engineering and Construction Short Contract for the Construction Phase Preliminaries & Main Contractor Costs pertaining to the removal, supply and installation of 14 nr fume extract fans at Node 5, National Oceanography Centre. The contract includes all associated mechanical, electrical, control and builders works.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05008b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014280-2025
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

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45331000 - Heating, ventilation and air-conditioning installation work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£176,815 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
18 May 2025 - 13 Jun 2025 30 days
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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