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title: "Provision of hardware break fix contract"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-2ab7e5d2-c588-43ff-ba94-99b169e91816"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NATIONAL OCEANOGRAPHY CENTRE"
published: "2026-07-14"
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# Provision of hardware break fix contract

Buyer: NATIONAL OCEANOGRAPHY CENTRE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2ab7e5d2-c588-43ff-ba94-99b169e91816

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## Summary

The National Oceanography Centre (NOC) has completed a procurement process with the awarding of a contract titled "Provision of hardware break fix contract" within the services category, specifically focusing on the maintenance and repair of computer equipment. This selective procurement was conducted as a call-off from the NHS SBS10256 Framework. The contract covers hardware maintenance for NOC's IT server rooms in Southampton and Liverpool. The contract award was made to Softcat PLC, with the contract period starting on 7th March 2026 and ending on 6th March 2027, and a value of £32,259.14 GBP. The award was published on 14th July 2026.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specializing in IT hardware maintenance and repair services to engage with a prominent government body like the National Oceanography Centre. Given the contract was secured through a framework agreement, large enterprises experienced in similar public sector engagements, particularly those familiar with call-off processes, will find this contract appealing. The focus on out-of-warranty maintenance presents recurring revenue potential within government IT infrastructure support, making it an attractive prospect for tech service firms looking to expand their customer base in the public sector.

## Notice

This contract has been awarded using a call off from the NHS SBS10256 Framework. This is for the provision of Hardware maintenance break/fix contract to cover all of the NOC hardware which out out of manufacturer warranty within the Southampton and Liverpool IT server rooms.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f6296fd3-19f8-49f9-ac9f-bda36e9768ed |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 7 Mar 2026 - 6 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £32,259 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £32,259 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NATIONAL OCEANOGRAPHY CENTRE |
| Locality | SOUTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO14 3ZH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ32 Southampton |
| Local authority | Southampton |
| Electoral ward | Bargate |
| Westminster constituency | Southampton Itchen |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SOFTCAT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50312000 - Maintenance and repair of computer equipment

## Release History

- 14 Jul 2026 at 16:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f6296fd3-19f8-49f9-ac9f-bda36e9768ed

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f6296fd3-19f8-49f9-ac9f-bda36e9768ed
  14th July 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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