---
title: "Seminar Room Refurbishment"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-059121"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NATIONAL OCEANOGRAPHY CENTRE"
published: "2025-09-01"
---

# Seminar Room Refurbishment

Buyer: NATIONAL OCEANOGRAPHY CENTRE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-059121

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Seminar Room Refurbishment" at the National Oceanography Centre, located in Southampton, United Kingdom, has successfully reached the completion stage. This contract, awarded on the 15th of August, 2025, involved the procurement of office furniture falling under the goods category. The buying organisation, identified as a public authority in the sub-central government, opted for a direct procurement method due to the tender being below the competition threshold. With the project already completed by the end of August 2025, it aimed to enhance the functionality and professionalism of Seminar Room 104/13 to facilitate a wide range of external events for future revenue generation.

The refurbishment project presents substantial business growth opportunities, especially for SMEs like A&A Business Supplies, which successfully secured the contract. Businesses specializing in office furnishings, interior design, and refurbishment services would have been particularly well-suited to compete for such tenders, highlighting the potential for companies focused on the public sector and facility enhancements to expand their portfolios. As projects like this aim to meet professional and functional standards, businesses with the capability to deliver innovative and quality-driven solutions would benefit from engaging with similar procurement opportunities.

## Notice

The National Oceanography Centre (NOC) is undertaking the refurbishment of the Seminar Room 104/13. This project aims to create a more professional, functional environment for staff and visitors, which will also generate future income for the organization, by this room for a wide range of external events. As part of this refurbishment, updating all furniture within the space is essential to meet current standards and enhance functionality.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052735-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| 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 | 1 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 14 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £91,180 |

## 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 | A&A BUSINESS SUPPLIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

### Codes

- 39130000 - Office furniture

## Release History

- 1 Sep 2025 at 10:25 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052735-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052735-2025
  1st September 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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