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Provision of Maintenance Services for Accommodation Repairs Aboard RSS Discovery

NATIONAL OCEANOGRAPHY CENTRE

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23 Mar 2026 at 15:49

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The National Oceanography Centre, based in Southampton, United Kingdom, has awarded a contract for maintenance services aboard the RRS Discovery. This procurement, under the industry category of reconditioning services of ships or boats, falls within the services main procurement category. The buying organisation initiated the process via a direct method below the competition threshold, therefore no competitive tendering was involved. The contract for yard works includes cabin en-suite shower repairs, carpet replacements, galley ducting cleaning, and bulkhead modifications. This maintenance must adhere to OEM specifications and relevant ISO standards. The contract period is from 23 March to 27 April 2026, with the award stage marked as active on 23 March 2026.

This contract presents a business growth opportunity for companies specialising in maritime maintenance services, particularly SMEs like Shield Environmental Services Limited, which has won the contract. Such businesses need to demonstrate capability in providing OEM-standard maintenance and adhere to stringent industry standards. Companies experienced in the maritime sector, especially those with expertise in ship and boat reconditioning, could find similar opportunities beneficial to their business development by providing tailored services that meet the specific requirements of sub-central government organisations like the National Oceanography Centre.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Maintenance Services for Accommodation Repairs Aboard RSS Discovery

Notice Description

The contract is for the provision of accommodation repair services as part of the RRS Discovery refit, including repairs to cabin en-suite shower flooring, replacement of damaged or worn cabin carpet, essential cleaning of galley ducting to remove grease deposits, modification of bulkheads to include access hatches to facilitate maintenance, and ongoing maintenance of galley fabric including tiled flooring. All works must be carried out to OEM specifications and in accordance with all relevant ISO standards, using OEM or equivalent standard spares, completed within the stated timeframe (from Monday 23 March to Monday 27 April).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0671b8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026402-2026
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50244000 - Reconditioning services of ships or boats

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£25,227 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
23 Mar 2026 - 27 Apr 2026 1-6 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
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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

SHIELD ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES

Further Information

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