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title: "Marine Works - RRS Discovery Refit 25"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-056409"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NATIONAL OCEANOGRAPHY CENTRE"
published: "2025-07-22"
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# Marine Works - RRS Discovery Refit 25

Buyer: NATIONAL OCEANOGRAPHY CENTRE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-056409

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## Summary

The National Oceanography Centre, a sub-central government public authority situated in Southampton, United Kingdom, has completed a direct procurement process titled "Marine Works - RRS Discovery Refit 25." This procurement, classified under the services category, involved reconditioning services specifically for ships or boats and was not open for competition due to the technical reasons relating to the specialised systems involved. The contract was awarded directly to SHIELD ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES LIMITED, based in Warmley, UK, due to their ongoing expertise with the vessel's specific systems. The contract period commenced on 18th April 2025 and ended on 24th May 2025, with a gross contract value of £36,946.

This procurement presents opportunities for businesses with marine engineering expertise and experience in vessel maintenance, particularly for those who can efficiently manage time-critical and technically demanding projects. Companies that possess strategic spare parts and have the capability to deliver services swiftly could find new prospects with the National Oceanography Centre. Although the tender process concluded as a direct award, similar contracts in the future could benefit businesses ready to demonstrate niche technical expertise and quick response capacities in marine services.

## Notice

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded without competition due to an absence of competition for technical reasons. Shield Environmental have on-going knowledge and experience with the particular systems onboard the vessel and hold strategic spares, this enables them to react quickly and at short notice for urgent and time critical response to maintain the vessel's schedules.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042113-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 17 Apr 2025 - 24 May 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £36,946 |

## 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 | SHIELD ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50244000 - Reconditioning services of ships or boats

## Release History

- 22 Jul 2025 at 14:49 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042113-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042113-2025
  22nd July 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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