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Provision of Services for TV System Replacement Aboard RSS Discovery

NATIONAL OCEANOGRAPHY CENTRE

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14 Apr 2026 at 07:53

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process involves the National Oceanography Centre, located in Southampton, United Kingdom, for the procurement titled "Provision of Services for TV System Replacement Aboard RSS Discovery." This project falls under the category of goods involving colour televisions. The procurement stage is complete, and the process reached the award phase on 14th April 2026. Key dates include the contract period commencing on 18th March 2026 and concluding on 17th March 2027. The procurement method utilised was direct, executed below the threshold without competition, and facilitated under the legal basis of the UKPGA 2023/54. The estimated contract value is £47,515.21, with a gross amount of £57,018.25.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in satellite TV systems and equipment. The contract was awarded to a supplier identified as 10182054, illustrating the feasibility for SMEs within this industry to successfully compete for similar contracts. Businesses with expertise in marine satellite communication systems and equipment manufacturing would find this tender relevant for business growth. Importantly, the procurement does not involve open competition, indicating opportunities for direct engagements with organisations like the National Oceanography Centre. Hampers for similar procurement methods could bolster SMEs aspiring to enhance their presence in public sector contracts.

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Notice Title

Provision of Services for TV System Replacement Aboard RSS Discovery

Notice Description

The requirement is for the supply and installation of a replacement TV Receive Only (TVRO) satellite TV system for the vessel RRS Discovery.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06817b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033518-2026
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

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment


CPV Codes

32324100 - Colour televisions

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£47,515 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
18 Mar 2026 - 17 Mar 2027 6-12 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

10182054

Further Information

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