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Marine Works - RRS Discovery Refit 25

NATIONAL OCEANOGRAPHY CENTRE

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22 Jul 2025 at 14:49

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The National Oceanography Centre, a sub-central government public authority situated in Southampton, United Kingdom, has completed a direct procurement process titled "Marine Works - RRS Discovery Refit 25." This procurement, classified under the services category, involved reconditioning services specifically for ships or boats and was not open for competition due to the technical reasons relating to the specialised systems involved. The contract was awarded directly to SHIELD ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES LIMITED, based in Warmley, UK, due to their ongoing expertise with the vessel's specific systems. The contract period commenced on 18th April 2025 and ended on 24th May 2025, with a gross contract value of £36,946.

This procurement presents opportunities for businesses with marine engineering expertise and experience in vessel maintenance, particularly for those who can efficiently manage time-critical and technically demanding projects. Companies that possess strategic spare parts and have the capability to deliver services swiftly could find new prospects with the National Oceanography Centre. Although the tender process concluded as a direct award, similar contracts in the future could benefit businesses ready to demonstrate niche technical expertise and quick response capacities in marine services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Marine Works - RRS Discovery Refit 25

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. Shield Environmental 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-056409
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042113-2025
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

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50244000 - Reconditioning services of ships or boats

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£36,946 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
17 Apr 2025 - 24 May 2025 1-6 months
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

SHIELD ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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