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Electrical Installation Condition Reporting

NATIONAL OCEANOGRAPHY CENTRE

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04 Sep 2025 at 13:04

Summary of the contracting process

The National Oceanography Centre, a sub-central government public authority based in Southampton, has completed a procurement process titled "Electrical Installation Condition Reporting". This contract, concerning electrical services, was pivotal for testing 40 electrical supplies and 217 distribution assets. The procurement stage was focused on awarding a contract under a limited competition method, falling below the typical threshold constraints. The process culminated with the contract award on 4th September 2025, with the contract period commencing on 11th September 2025 and concluding by 30th September 2028. The work will take place in the UK's southern region, identified as UKJ3, and contributes to electrical safety and compliance efforts at their site.

This procurement opportunity extends significant business growth potential, particularly for companies specialising in electrical services. As articulated under the CPV code 71314100 for electrical services, such projects make an ideal fit for SMEs similar to the winning bidder, TEST INCORPORATED LIMITED, headquartered in Essex. The specialised nature of this limited competition contract appeals particularly to skilled electrical firms capable of ensuring safety and compliance. These contracts can potentially lead to long-term collaboration and subsequent business opportunities with public sector organisations, making them a lucrative pursuit for relevant service providers aiming to expand their portfolio in the public sector.

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Notice Title

Electrical Installation Condition Reporting

Notice Description

The testing and reporting of 40 electrical supplies, including Earthing and Bonding plus 217 distribution assets for the National Oceanography Center's Southampton site for the purposes of Electrical Safety and Compliance.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059428
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053939-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71314100 - Electrical services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£55,831 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
10 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2028 3-4 years
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

TEST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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