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title: "Fume Extract Replacement Phase 4"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05008b"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NATIONAL OCEANOGRAPHY CENTRE"
published: "2025-04-10"
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# Fume Extract Replacement Phase 4

Buyer: NATIONAL OCEANOGRAPHY CENTRE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05008b

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## Summary

The National Oceanography Centre in Southampton, United Kingdom, has recently completed the procurement process for the "Fume Extract Replacement Phase 4" project, falling under the Works category. This contract involved the removal, supply, and installation of 14 fume extract fans at Node 5, covering mechanical, electrical, control, and builders works under a NEC4: Engineering and Construction Short Contract. The procurement, which employed a limited method below the threshold, awarded the contract to ARB Mechanical Engineering Limited. Relevant key dates include the signing of the contract on 10th April 2025, with the project work scheduled to commence on 19th May 2025 and conclude by 13th June 2025.

This tender presents significant business opportunities, particularly for SMEs specialising in heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning installation work. Companies equipped to handle comprehensive construction projects encompassing mechanical and electrical engineering are well-suited to participate in similar future tenders with the National Oceanography Centre. The organisation operates within the public authority sector, providing additional benefits of stability and potential long-term contracts. Business growth can be leveraged through successful delivery and established partnerships within government infrastructure projects.

## Notice

The procurement of a Main Contractor under a NEC4: Engineering and Construction Short Contract for the Construction Phase Preliminaries & Main Contractor Costs pertaining to the removal, supply and installation of 14 nr fume extract fans at Node 5, National Oceanography Centre. The contract includes all associated mechanical, electrical, control and builders works.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014280-2025 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 18 May 2025 - 13 Jun 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £176,815 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 | ARB MECHANICAL ENGINEERING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45331000 - Heating, ventilation and air-conditioning installation work

## Release History

- 10 Apr 2025 at 12:06 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014280-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014280-2025
  10th April 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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