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title: "Feasibility Study for Decarbonisation Project (Outbuilding A5)"
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# Feasibility Study for Decarbonisation Project (Outbuilding A5)

Buyer: NATIONAL OCEANOGRAPHY CENTRE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b3081a63-d419-430a-a2c4-a9d6e770339b

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## Summary

The National Oceanography Centre has successfully completed the procurement process for a feasibility study on decarbonising Outbuilding A5 through a net-zero, self-sustaining energy solution. The project, classified under construction consultancy services, involves integrating solar photovoltaic generation, battery energy storage, and an air source heat pump. Mace Consult Limited has been awarded the contract, valued at £38,275.56, with the procurement method being a call-off from a framework agreement. The feasibility study is slated to take place from 6th July 2026 to 28th August 2026, in the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in renewable energy systems and construction consultancy services, especially those with expertise in energy efficiency projects and sustainability. SMEs are particularly well-positioned to benefit from such contracts, allowing them to develop innovative solutions and showcase their capabilities in delivering sustainable infrastructure projects. The emphasis on integrating renewable technologies within existing building management systems highlights potential growth areas for service providers with a focus on engineering, technical consultancy, and sustainable development.

## Notice

The National Oceanography Centre (NOC) has commissioned a feasibility study to assess the viability of delivering a net-zero, self-sustaining energy solution for Outbuilding A5. The study will evaluate the integration of roof-mounted solar photovoltaic (PV) generation, battery energy storage, and an appropriately sized air source heat pump (ASHP) to meet the building's heating and electrical demands while maximising the use of renewable energy. The commission will assess energy demand profiles, system sizing requirements, operational scenarios, and options for both grid-connected and islanded operation. Consideration will also be given to integration with the existing Building Management System (BMS) infrastructure. The study will provide a preferred technical solution, together with an assessment of key risks, enabling works, implementation considerations, and recommendations to support future design and delivery of a low-carbon energy system for the building.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bcbcf071-e347-4d33-a3d3-c45104564a74 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 5 May 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 5 Jul 2026 - 28 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £38,275 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £38,275 |
| 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 | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MACE CONSULT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71530000 - Construction consultancy services

## Release History

- 6 Jul 2026 at 14:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bcbcf071-e347-4d33-a3d3-c45104564a74

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bcbcf071-e347-4d33-a3d3-c45104564a74
  6th July 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.noc.ac.uk/

## Provenance

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