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Provision of Office and Breakout Furniture for urgent redesign of Project Guppy Refit

NATIONAL OCEANOGRAPHY CENTRE

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23 Dec 2025 at 15:12

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The National Oceanography Centre in Southampton has completed a public procurement process under the award and contract stage for the "Provision of Office and Breakout Furniture for urgent redesign of Project Guppy Refit." This procurement, which is categorised under the goods industry, involved the supply and installation of various furniture types to support a critical fit-out. The tender was conducted using a limited competition method as it was below the threshold, and the value of the contract is noted at GBP 109,842.87. The project period is from 29th December 2025 to 30th June 2026, indicating a time-sensitive requirement. The buying organisation, being a public authority under sub-central government, aims to reconfigure and refit its spaces efficiently with this initiative. The location of the activities is Southampton, UKJ32 region.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in furniture and furnishings, particularly those that can provide office and breakout solutions. Companies with expertise in collaborative pod solutions or a strong portfolio in similar fit-out initiatives can thrive under this procurement. A&A Business Supplies, an SME, has been identified as the supplier for this contract, highlighting the potential for small to medium enterprises to engage successfully in public contracting. This procurement process, which allowed limited competition, opens doors for businesses that might face challenges in more extensive tender processes, encouraging SMEs to participate and grow through public sector contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Office and Breakout Furniture for urgent redesign of Project Guppy Refit

Notice Description

This contract is for the supply, delivery and installation of furniture required to support a time-critical reconfiguration and fit-out at the National Oceanography Centre, Southampton. The requirement covers the provision of workspace, meeting and breakout furniture (including collaboration pod solutions) and associated accessories, together with delivery, positioning/installation and handover. The scope is a single, defined project requirement, commissioned to enable the Project Guppy fit-out programme.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05fcbb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085905-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited 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

39000000 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£109,842 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
29 Dec 2025 - 30 Jun 2026 6-12 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

A&A BUSINESS SUPPLIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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