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Provision of a Contract for Core Scanning Equipment Servicing

NATIONAL OCEANOGRAPHY CENTRE

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06 Feb 2026 at 10:29

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Provision of a Contract for Core Scanning Equipment Servicing" has been completed by the National Oceanography Centre, a public authority under the sub-central government category. Located in Southampton, United Kingdom, the organisation sought servicing for its Itrax Core Scanner, crucial to their BOSCORF facility. The procurement was executed through a direct method without competition, as the services could only be provided by Cox Analytical Systems, the original equipment manufacturer. The contract commenced on 29th January 2026 and is scheduled to end on 23rd November 2028, with options for additional onsite support at adjusted prices. The contract was awarded under the maintenance service category and has a gross value of £35,580.

This contract represents an opportunity for businesses in maintenance and repair services, particularly those specialising in electrical machinery and apparatus. Although the opportunity has been awarded, businesses in this sector can consider similar tenders, especially those offering unique or essential services to specialist equipment. Companies similar to Cox Analytical Systems that can provide niche solutions would be well-positioned to engage in and secure future contracts, potentially fostering growth through such specialised service offerings.

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Notice Title

Provision of a Contract for Core Scanning Equipment Servicing

Notice Description

A contract for the servicing of our Itrax Core Scanner, a key piece of equipment in our BOSCORF facility. The contract supplier is the OEM of the equipment and therefore the only viable provider of the required services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0649be
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010809-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50532000 - Repair and maintenance services of electrical machinery, apparatus and associated equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£29,650 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
29 Jan 2026 - 23 Nov 2028 2-3 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

COX ANALYTICAL SYSTEMS

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