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Chilled Water Main Chillers Replacement

NATIONAL OCEANOGRAPHY CENTRE

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25 Feb 2026 at 16:09

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The National Oceanography Centre in Southampton is undertaking a procurement process to replace three end-of-life cold-water chillers under its Long Term Maintenance Programme. The tender, titled "Chilled Water Main Chillers Replacement," falls within the installation work of cooling equipment industry category. The procurement involves the supply and installation of modern, energy-efficient chillers to improve system performance and reduce energy consumption. This project aligns with current environmental, sustainability, and regulatory standards. With completion expected by 26th February 2027, it is in the Award stage, having been signed on 25th February 2026, and the contract value is set at £752,622.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in mechanical engineering and energy-efficient solutions. With an emphasis on reliability and sustainability, the project is ideal for companies capable of providing innovative cooling equipment installation solutions. ARB Mechanical Engineering Limited, operating from Portsmouth, has been awarded the contract, highlighting the potential for SMEs in this sector to secure similar contracts. Companies focusing on energy efficiency, regulatory compliance, and system performance improvements are particularly well-suited to compete for such opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Chilled Water Main Chillers Replacement

Notice Description

The National Oceanography Centre (NOC) is undertaking works under its Long Term Maintenance (LTM) Programme, which includes the end-of-life replacement of three cold-water chillers. This procurement covers the replacement of three existing York air-cooled screw liquid chillers with modern, energy-efficient plant. The objective is to improve system performance, reduce energy consumption, and enhance operational reliability. The required works include, but are not limited to: - Replacement of three existing York air-cooled packaged liquid chillers - Supply and installation of new plant designed to optimise energy efficiency and reduce operational costs. - Ensuring full compliance with current environmental, sustainability, and regulatory standards. - Enhancing system performance, reliability, resilience, and redundancy. - Maintaining continuous chilled-water service to the building throughout the works. The new chillers are expected to be installed in the same locations as the existing units. The performance and duty of the replacement plant must, as a minimum, meet the original design values and design intent.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065c7b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017059-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45331230 - Installation work of cooling equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£627,185 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
25 Feb 2026 - 26 Feb 2027 1-2 years
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
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

ARB MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

Further Information

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