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Provision of Services for Cold Store Racking Replacement

NATIONAL OCEANOGRAPHY CENTRE

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28 Jan 2026 at 16:40

Summary of the contracting process

The National Oceanography Centre, a sub-central government public authority located in Southampton, United Kingdom, has recently completed a procurement process for the "Provision of Services for Cold Store Racking Replacement." This contract, identified as 2026PRNOC-1071, falls under the industry category of works, specifically focusing on cold-storage installations. The procurement method utilized was a limited competition, suitable for below-threshold procurement. Key dates include the award date of 28th January 2026, with the contract set to run from this date until 27th January 2027. The procurement process has advanced to the award stage, with the award now being active.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for businesses specializing in construction work for research buildings, particularly those knowledgeable in cold-storage installations. TEW BROTHERS LIMITED, a small to medium-sized enterprise based in Southampton, has successfully secured the contract, highlighting opportunities for similarly scaled enterprises within the region eager to expand their scope in public works. Such procurements open up avenues for business growth by enhancing their portfolios and establishing potentially long-term relationships with public authorities like the National Oceanography Centre.

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Notice Title

Provision of Services for Cold Store Racking Replacement

Notice Description

The NOC requires replacement and installation of racking in our BOSCORF facility cold store, including supply of racking, de-installation of redundant racking, disposal and deep clean.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06114a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007750-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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

45213210 - Cold-storage installations

45214600 - Construction work for research buildings

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£29,977 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
28 Jan 2026 - 27 Jan 2027 6-12 months
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

TEW BROTHERS

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