---
title: "Provision of Services for Cold Store Racking Replacement"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06114a"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06114a.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NATIONAL OCEANOGRAPHY CENTRE"
published: "2026-01-28"
---

# Provision of Services for Cold Store Racking Replacement

Buyer: NATIONAL OCEANOGRAPHY CENTRE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06114a

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## Summary

The National Oceanography Centre, a sub-central government public authority located in Southampton, United Kingdom, has recently completed a procurement process for the "Provision of Services for Cold Store Racking Replacement." This contract, identified as 2026PRNOC-1071, falls under the industry category of works, specifically focusing on cold-storage installations. The procurement method utilized was a limited competition, suitable for below-threshold procurement. Key dates include the award date of 28th January 2026, with the contract set to run from this date until 27th January 2027. The procurement process has advanced to the award stage, with the award now being active.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for businesses specializing in construction work for research buildings, particularly those knowledgeable in cold-storage installations. TEW BROTHERS LIMITED, a small to medium-sized enterprise based in Southampton, has successfully secured the contract, highlighting opportunities for similarly scaled enterprises within the region eager to expand their scope in public works. Such procurements open up avenues for business growth by enhancing their portfolios and establishing potentially long-term relationships with public authorities like the National Oceanography Centre.

## Notice

The NOC requires replacement and installation of racking in our BOSCORF facility cold store, including supply of racking, de-installation of redundant racking, disposal and deep clean.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007750-2026 |
| 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 | 28 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 28 Jan 2026 - 27 Jan 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £29,977 |

## 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 | TEW BROTHERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45213210 - Cold-storage installations
- 45214600 - Construction work for research buildings

## Release History

- 28 Jan 2026 at 16:40 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007750-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007750-2026
  28th January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.tewbros.com
- https://noc.ac.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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