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Provision of OEM Service and Maintenance Contract

NATIONAL OCEANOGRAPHY CENTRE

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10 Apr 2026 at 14:08

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the National Oceanography Centre, situated in Southampton, as the buying organisation, seeking a service and maintenance contract for GEOTEK equipment. The contract, titled "Provision of OEM Service and Maintenance Contract," falls under the industry category of repair and maintenance services and spans from 28th March 2026 to 28th March 2028. The procurement was executed using a direct method below threshold, without competition, signifying a strategic and targeted approach. The tender is complete with a total contract value of GBP 88,000.01, covering both onsite and remote repairs. The location for service delivery is in the UKJ32 region of the United Kingdom.

This contract presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in maintenance services of measuring, testing, and checking apparatus. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) like GEOTEK LIMITED, based in London, demonstrate the potential to flourish by securing such specialised contracts. Companies with expertise in providing OEM service support for scientific and industrial equipment can leverage this opportunity to expand their portfolio and establish relationships with prominent public sector organisations like the National Oceanography Centre.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of OEM Service and Maintenance Contract

Notice Description

This contract is for the provision of a 2 yar service contract by the OEM for GEOTEK equipment. The contract includes parts, labour, and expenses for repairs. Cover will include the following MSCL systems: MSCL-CIS #164, MSCL-XYZ #307, MSCL-S #254, and XCT #258. The contract coveres onsite and remote repair and diagnostics.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06802e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032902-2026
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

50410000 - Repair and maintenance services of measuring, testing and checking apparatus

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£88,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Apr 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
28 Mar 2026 - 28 Mar 2028 2-3 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

GEOTEK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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