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Canteen Ceiling Acoustic Panels & Light Replacement

National Oceanography Centre

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11 Aug 2026 at 10:37

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The National Oceanography Centre commissioned electrical installation works to modernise lighting at its Energy Centre, canteen and Rock Laboratory in Southampton, together with selected University of Southampton teaching rooms. The scope covers replacing existing luminaires with a Thorlux SmartScan LED lighting system, including emergency lighting, electrical alterations, testing, commissioning and integration of intelligent lighting controls. It also includes removing and disposing of the existing luminaires in an environmentally compliant manner. The work forms part of the Centre’s estate-wide lighting modernisation programme, intended to improve energy efficiency, lighting performance and maintenance requirements while supporting carbon reduction and sustainability objectives across operational and teaching environments.

This procurement is complete and was awarded directly without competition under a below-threshold procedure. MJG Mechanical Services Limited was selected for the single works lot, with the award made on 6 August 2026. The contract was signed on 6 August 2026 and runs from 20 August to 16 October 2026. Its value is £231,737.84 excluding VAT, or £278,085.41 including VAT. The buyer justified the direct award because MJG was already delivering the wider site-wide Thorlux SmartScan upgrade. Continuity, technical consistency, integration with the existing programme, avoidance of duplicated mobilisation and project-management costs, and reduced risk of delay or disruption were considered the most commercially advantageous basis for the decision.

This requirement demonstrates demand from the National Oceanography Centre for specialist commercial and institutional lighting upgrade capability. A credible future competitor would need to deliver Thorlux SmartScan LED installations, emergency lighting and associated electrical modifications across operational, laboratory, catering and teaching environments. Relevant capability also includes safe removal and environmentally compliant disposal of existing luminaires, electrical testing, commissioning and integration of intelligent controls. Experience managing works around occupied facilities and maintaining continuity with an estate-wide modernisation programme would be important, as would the ability to coordinate multiple site areas without disrupting operations or teaching. The award also indicates that technical compatibility with existing lighting infrastructure and efficient mobilisation can materially influence the buyer’s assessment.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Canteen Ceiling Acoustic Panels & Light Replacement

Notice Description

This contract provides for the replacement of existing lighting installations within the National Oceanography Centre (NOC) Energy Centre, Canteen, Rock Laboratory and selected University of Southampton teaching rooms with a Thorlux SmartScan LED lighting system. The works comprise the removal and environmentally compliant disposal of existing luminaires, installation of new LED lighting and associated emergency lighting, electrical alterations, testing, commissioning and integration of intelligent lighting controls. The project forms part of NOC's ongoing estate-wide lighting modernisation programme and will deliver enhanced energy efficiency, reduced maintenance liabilities, improved lighting performance and support the organisation's carbon reduction and sustainability objectives. MJG is currently delivering the wider NOC site-wide Thorlux SmartScan lighting upgrade programme. Following the allocation of additional project funding, the award of these further works to the incumbent contractor represents the most commercially advantageous solution, ensuring continuity of delivery, technical consistency and seamless integration with the existing programme. Appointment of an alternative contractor would result in additional procurement, mobilisation and project management costs, together with an increased risk of programme delays and operational disruption. Awarding the contract to MJG therefore secures efficiencies in delivery, avoids duplication of overheads and provides optimum value for money whilst maintaining business continuity across operational and teaching environments.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076092-2026
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45310000 - Electrical installation work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£231,737 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Aug 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Aug 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
20 Aug 2026 - 16 Oct 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
Postcode Area
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

MJG MECHANICAL SERVICES LIMITED

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