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Provision of Oil and Chemical Stores

NATIONAL OCEANOGRAPHY CENTRE

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21 Apr 2026 at 13:29

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Provision of Oil and Chemical Stores" by the National Oceanography Centre in Southampton has reached the contract award stage. This limited competition process was initiated to identify a supplier for hazardous-materials storage solutions, including shelving and spill-containment decking. The contract, valued at £38,783.47, was signed on 1st April 2026 with Connect Storage Systems Limited, with the implementation period running from 2nd April to 29th May 2026. This procurement falls within the goods industry category and adheres to UK legislation, specifically addressing the storage of hazardous materials at the NOC's facilities.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses involved in the manufacture and distribution of storage solutions for hazardous materials. Specifically, businesses offering specialised shelving, safety cabinets, and spill-containment systems can benefit from future contracts of a similar nature. SMEs, like Connect Storage Systems Limited, that have expertise in this niche sector are particularly well-suited to compete for forthcoming tenders related to integrating robust safety standards and customised installations for substances such as oils and chemicals.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Oil and Chemical Stores

Notice Description

The requirement is to supply, deliver and install specialist hazardous-materials storage solutions for the Oil Store and Chemical Store at NOC. This includes hazmat-compliant short-span shelving, spill-containment decking, safety cabinets, mesh partitioning, and all associated fittings. The equipment must meet safety, environmental and containment standards for the secure storage of oils, chemicals and flammable liquids, and be installed to the exact layout previously surveyed on site.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068785
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036154-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited 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

44611410 - Oil-storage tanks

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£38,783 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Apr 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 29 May 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

CONNECT STORAGE SYSTEMS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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