---
title: "Project Guppy"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05df9a"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NATIONAL OCEANOGRAPHY CENTRE"
published: "2025-11-12"
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# Project Guppy

Buyer: NATIONAL OCEANOGRAPHY CENTRE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05df9a

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## Summary

The National Oceanography Centre, a public authority operating under sub-central government in the United Kingdom, awarded a contract for "Project Guppy," which involves the refurbishment and reconfiguration of facilities at its Southampton location. Specifically, this includes the renovation of eight ground floor meeting rooms, breakout areas, and an external courtyard. The procurement process, under limited competition due to being below the threshold, reached the award stage with DM HABENS (THE BUILDER) LIMITED as the supplier. The contract, bearing an estimated value of £454,480.16, was signed on 12 November 2025 and is set to commence on 1 December 2025, with completion by 1 May 2026. The project's classification is primarily under refurbishment work within the construction industry category.

This contract creates significant opportunities for businesses in the building and construction sector, specifically those specializing in refurbishment works. Given the scale of engagements, it is ideally suited for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) capable of handling complex refurbishments, including mechanical, electrical, and structural modifications. Companies with robust project management capabilities or specializations in refurbishing public sector facilities may find similar future projects from the National Oceanography Centre a stimulating avenue for growth. Additionally, firms with experience in competitive but limited procurement processes may find opportunities within these scopes rewarding in both fiscal and reputational terms.

## Notice

This contract is for the Refurbishment and Reconfiguration of Eight Ground Floor Meeting Rooms, Breakout Areas, and External Courtyard at the National Oceanography Centre (NOC), Southampton. Scope of Works: The contract comprises the internal refurbishment and reconfiguration of eight ground floor meeting rooms, associated breakout areas, and the external courtyard. The works will include, but are not limited to: - Full replacement of ceilings in all designated areas - Installation of new internal partitions - Replacement of end-of-life double glazed window units - Replacement of fire doors and associated fire-stopping measures - All related mechanical and electrical installations - All associated builders' works required to complete the refurbishment

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073189-2025 |
| 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 | 12 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2025 - 1 May 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £454,480 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NATIONAL OCEANOGRAPHY CENTRE |
| Additional buyers | MACE CONSULT LIMITED |
| Locality | SOUTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO14 3ZH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | City of London |
| Electoral ward | Coleman Street |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DM HABENS (THE BUILDER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45453100 - Refurbishment work

## Release History

- 12 Nov 2025 at 13:31 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073189-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073189-2025
  12th November 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://habens.co.uk/
- https://noc.ac.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.macegroup.com/

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