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title: "Provision of an IP Allocation Service"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b80ccd7b-fcba-4edd-9a17-daf98dc3430e"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NATIONAL OCEANOGRAPHY CENTRE"
published: "2025-09-22"
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# Provision of an IP Allocation Service

Buyer: NATIONAL OCEANOGRAPHY CENTRE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b80ccd7b-fcba-4edd-9a17-daf98dc3430e

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## Summary

The National Oceanography Centre has completed the award stage for the procurement of an IP Allocation Service, classified under the networking software package industry category. The process was conducted as a direct award under the JISC Network Solutions framework, specifically lot 13, which encompassed a single supplier. The selective procurement method utilised was a call-off from a framework agreement. The awarded contract begins on 30th September 2025 and concludes on 29th September 2028, with a total value of £77,473.20. This tender was aimed at the Southampton area, with delivery addressed to postal code SO14 3ZH.

This tender offers businesses an opportunity to engage in the provision of networking software solutions. It is particularly relevant for companies experienced in framework agreements, particularly those adept in working with large public sector organisations. The National Oceanography Centre's strategic location in Southampton also presents further business prospects within the maritime and environmental science sectors. Enterprises that are small or medium-sized but not VCSE (Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprise) may find this contract an advantageous entry into sustained public sector cooperation.

## Notice

This notice is for award of a contract under the JISC Network Solutions (P2719), under lot 13. Due to this lot containing a single supplier, a Direct Award process was followed under the framework buyers guide.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/df8b7d48-51d8-4304-b797-8ae4ac75f40b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| 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 | 22 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 29 Sep 2025 - 29 Sep 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £77,473 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £77,473 |
| 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 | IP PERFORMANCE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48210000 - Networking software package

## Release History

- 22 Sep 2025 at 13:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/df8b7d48-51d8-4304-b797-8ae4ac75f40b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/df8b7d48-51d8-4304-b797-8ae4ac75f40b
  22nd September 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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