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title: "Provision of Office and Breakout Furniture for urgent redesign of Project Guppy Refit"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05fcbb"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NATIONAL OCEANOGRAPHY CENTRE"
published: "2025-12-23"
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# Provision of Office and Breakout Furniture for urgent redesign of Project Guppy Refit

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

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## Summary

The National Oceanography Centre in Southampton has completed a public procurement process under the award and contract stage for the "Provision of Office and Breakout Furniture for urgent redesign of Project Guppy Refit." This procurement, which is categorised under the goods industry, involved the supply and installation of various furniture types to support a critical fit-out. The tender was conducted using a limited competition method as it was below the threshold, and the value of the contract is noted at GBP 109,842.87. The project period is from 29th December 2025 to 30th June 2026, indicating a time-sensitive requirement. The buying organisation, being a public authority under sub-central government, aims to reconfigure and refit its spaces efficiently with this initiative. The location of the activities is Southampton, UKJ32 region.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in furniture and furnishings, particularly those that can provide office and breakout solutions. Companies with expertise in collaborative pod solutions or a strong portfolio in similar fit-out initiatives can thrive under this procurement. A&A Business Supplies, an SME, has been identified as the supplier for this contract, highlighting the potential for small to medium enterprises to engage successfully in public contracting. This procurement process, which allowed limited competition, opens doors for businesses that might face challenges in more extensive tender processes, encouraging SMEs to participate and grow through public sector contracts.

## Notice

This contract is for the supply, delivery and installation of furniture required to support a time-critical reconfiguration and fit-out at the National Oceanography Centre, Southampton. The requirement covers the provision of workspace, meeting and breakout furniture (including collaboration pod solutions) and associated accessories, together with delivery, positioning/installation and handover. The scope is a single, defined project requirement, commissioned to enable the Project Guppy fit-out programme.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085905-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| 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 | 23 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 29 Dec 2025 - 30 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £109,842 |

## 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

- 39000000 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

## Release History

- 23 Dec 2025 at 15:12 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085905-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085905-2025
  23rd December 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://aa-business.co.uk/
- https://noc.ac.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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