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RRS Discovery Refit Work - Winch Overhaul

NATIONAL OCEANOGRAPHY CENTRE

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30 Apr 2025 at 12:44

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The National Oceanography Centre in Southampton, UK, is the buying organisation for the contract titled "RRS Discovery Refit Work - Winch Overhaul." This procurement, categorized under the services industry, pertains to the repair, maintenance, and associated services related to marine equipment, specifically winches. The procurement stage has reached completion with the contract awarded to Adams Precision Hydraulics Limited. The work is scheduled to occur between 15th May 2025 and 25th May 2025. This contract was awarded through a direct procurement method without competition due to the specialised experience required, as outlined in the UK legislation 2023/54.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for business growth within the marine services industry, particularly for firms with specialized knowledge and experience in handling strategic marine equipment and spare parts. Companies similar to Adams Precision Hydraulics Limited, which are positioned as small to medium enterprises with expertise in hydraulic systems and rapid response capabilities, would find comparable opportunities advantageous. The procurement is indicative of potential projects where strategic expertise and swift operational readiness are crucial, benefiting businesses ready to provide such niche services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

RRS Discovery Refit Work - Winch Overhaul

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded without competition due to an absence of competition for technical reasons. Adams Precision Hydraulics have on-going knowledge and experience with the particular systems onboard the vessel and hold strategic spares, this enables them to react quickly and at short notice for urgent and time critical response to maintain the vessel's schedules.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050a38
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018011-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

42141410 - Winches

50240000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to marine and other equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£57,145 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Apr 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 202510 months ago
Contract Period
14 May 2025 - 25 May 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATIONAL OCEANOGRAPHY CENTRE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
noc_tenders@noc.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

ADAMS PRECISION HYDRAULICS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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