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IT Suite AHU Replacement

National Oceanography Centre

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03 Oct 2025 at 14:54

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The National Oceanography Centre, functioning as the buyer, recently completed a public procurement process for the "IT Suite AHU Replacement" project as part of its Long Term Maintenance programme. This procurement, focused on the replacement of an Air Handling Unit serving an IT Suite and Server Room, was awarded on 3rd October 2025. Categorised under the "works" industry, the procurement involved a limited competition method with MJG Mechanical Services Limited as the supplier. Located in Southampton, the project expects to commence on 5th January 2026 and conclude by 31st March 2026. The procurement contract, valued at approximately £341,797.62 GBP, addresses essential maintenance requirements for environmental controls within critical IT infrastructure.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in mechanical services, particularly those experienced in ventilation and cooling system installations. Firms with capabilities in lifecycle management and infrastructure sustainability can benefit from similar projects within the public authority sector. The successful bidding for this project requires expertise in removing and recycling existing systems while installing and commissioning new units, aligning with environmental standards and operational goals. SMEs like MJG Mechanical Services Limited have demonstrated their ability to deliver on such complex projects, highlighting opportunities for growth and partnership with governmental bodies investing in infrastructure improvement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

IT Suite AHU Replacement

Notice Description

A part of the The National Oceanography Centre's (NOC) Long Term Maintenance (LTM) programme of work, the lifecycle replacement of an Air Handling Unit (AHU) serving NOC's IT Suite and Server Room is a critical project. The existing unit is over 25 years old, at the end of its normal working life, and requires a lifecycle replacement. The replacement air handling unit, will provide the required volume flowrates, temperature, humidity, pressure regimes and noise levels for each of the rooms served by the existing air handling unit. Further, it is expected that the new unit be installed in the same position as the existing air handling units. The performance and duty of the new unit will, at a minimum, match the original design values and design intent. The awarded contractor is required to remove and safely dispose/recycle the existing unit, build, install and commission the new AHU and undertake all associated works required under the specification.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a811
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062216-2025
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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

45331210 - Ventilation installation work

45331230 - Installation work of cooling equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£341,797 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Oct 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Oct 202510 months ago
Contract Period
5 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO14 3ZH
Postcode Area
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

MJG MECHANICAL SERVICES LIMITED

Further Information

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