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Provision of Paint for RSS Discovery

NATIONAL OCEANOGRAPHY CENTRE

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23 Mar 2026 at 15:06

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by the National Oceanography Centre in Southampton, United Kingdom, involves the supply of specialised coatings and thinners for the hull of the research ship RSS Discovery. This contract falls within the goods industry category and employs a direct procurement method, executed below the threshold without competition. The awarding of the contract commenced on 27th February 2026 and is set to conclude on 30th April 2026. International Paint Limited, based in Slough, has been designated as the supplier, with the contract valued at £66,079.12 (excluding taxes). The procurement stage is complete, as indicated by the award being active, and the contract was signed on the same day as the award commencement.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in marine coating technologies and related products to establish themselves in servicing public sector projects. Although the procurement process did not involve direct competition, the success of International Paint Limited demonstrates that businesses proficient in their offerings and reliable in delivery can thrive even in direct award scenarios. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) focusing on niche market needs, such as marine paints and coatings, would especially benefit from engaging in similar opportunities to augment their portfolio and showcase their expertise in specialised environments like research vessels.

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Notice Title

Provision of Paint for RSS Discovery

Notice Description

The requirement includes the supply of coating products and thinners: Intershield 300 (Bronze and Aluminium), Interfine 878 (White and Black), Interline 704 (White and Grey), Interline 925 (White), Interseal 670HS (White), Intersleek 1100SR (Red), and Intersleek 737 (Pink), plus GTA007 and GTA220 thinners. This paint is to go on to the hull of the ship RSS Discovery.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06719e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026356-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)


CPV Codes

44810000 - Paints

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£66,079 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
27 Feb 2026 - 30 Apr 2026 1-6 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
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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

INTERNATIONAL PAINT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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