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Compressed Gases Statutory Remedial Works

NATIONAL OCEANOGRAPHY CENTRE

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22 Apr 2026 at 07:40

Summary of the contracting process

The National Oceanography Centre has completed a procurement process for "Compressed Gases Statutory Remedial Works," targeting the industry category of gas-fitting installation work. Located in Southampton, the Centre required a principal contractor for remedial repairs and parts replacement following statutory inspections of laboratory gas systems. This process, classified under "works," followed a procurement method defined as "Below threshold - limited competition." The contract, signed on 22nd April 2026, was awarded to BEACONMEDAES LTD and is scheduled from 29th June 2026 to 31st July 2026.

This procurement represents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for firms specialising in gas systems and remedial repair works in laboratory settings. The limited competition approach suggests that small to medium enterprises, with capabilities in contractor-designed services and on-site coordination, would be well-suited for similar future opportunities. BEACONMEDAES LTD's successful bid reflects its expertise and readiness to deliver comprehensive solutions including spatial coordination, integration with building fabric, and extended warranty provisions.

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Notice Title

Compressed Gases Statutory Remedial Works

Notice Description

The appointment of a principal contractor to undertake remedial repairs and parts replacement following statutory annual inspections of all laboratory gas systems across the National Oceanography Centre (NOC), Southampton. The contractor will provide a programmed approach to the works; supply, deliver, protect and coordinate all plant, equipment and materials; and act as principal contractor for all remedial activities. The scope includes contractor-designed services as defined in the contract documentation, responsibility for spatial coordination and integration with building fabric, on-site coordination with all trades and suppliers, and the provision of working, installation, control and as-installed record drawings. The contractor will be responsible for the effects of alternative plant selections and will provide extended manufacturers' warranties covering the full defects liability period.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068801
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036376-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45333000 - Gas-fitting installation work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£39,400 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Apr 20262 days ago
Contract Period
28 Jun 2026 - 31 Jul 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

BEACONMEDAES

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