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Seminar Room Refurbishment

NATIONAL OCEANOGRAPHY CENTRE

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01 Sep 2025 at 10:25

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Seminar Room Refurbishment" at the National Oceanography Centre, located in Southampton, United Kingdom, has successfully reached the completion stage. This contract, awarded on the 15th of August, 2025, involved the procurement of office furniture falling under the goods category. The buying organisation, identified as a public authority in the sub-central government, opted for a direct procurement method due to the tender being below the competition threshold. With the project already completed by the end of August 2025, it aimed to enhance the functionality and professionalism of Seminar Room 104/13 to facilitate a wide range of external events for future revenue generation.

The refurbishment project presents substantial business growth opportunities, especially for SMEs like A&A Business Supplies, which successfully secured the contract. Businesses specializing in office furnishings, interior design, and refurbishment services would have been particularly well-suited to compete for such tenders, highlighting the potential for companies focused on the public sector and facility enhancements to expand their portfolios. As projects like this aim to meet professional and functional standards, businesses with the capability to deliver innovative and quality-driven solutions would benefit from engaging with similar procurement opportunities.

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Notice Title

Seminar Room Refurbishment

Notice Description

The National Oceanography Centre (NOC) is undertaking the refurbishment of the Seminar Room 104/13. This project aims to create a more professional, functional environment for staff and visitors, which will also generate future income for the organization, by this room for a wide range of external events. As part of this refurbishment, updating all furniture within the space is essential to meet current standards and enhance functionality.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059121
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052735-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products


CPV Codes

39130000 - Office furniture

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£91,180 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
14 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 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
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

A&A BUSINESS SUPPLIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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