---
title: "Provision of Paint for RSS Discovery"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06719e"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NATIONAL OCEANOGRAPHY CENTRE"
published: "2026-03-23"
---

# Provision of Paint for RSS Discovery

Buyer: NATIONAL OCEANOGRAPHY CENTRE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06719e

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## Summary

The procurement process conducted by the National Oceanography Centre in Southampton, United Kingdom, involves the supply of specialised coatings and thinners for the hull of the research ship RSS Discovery. This contract falls within the goods industry category and employs a direct procurement method, executed below the threshold without competition. The awarding of the contract commenced on 27th February 2026 and is set to conclude on 30th April 2026. International Paint Limited, based in Slough, has been designated as the supplier, with the contract valued at £66,079.12 (excluding taxes). The procurement stage is complete, as indicated by the award being active, and the contract was signed on the same day as the award commencement.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in marine coating technologies and related products to establish themselves in servicing public sector projects. Although the procurement process did not involve direct competition, the success of International Paint Limited demonstrates that businesses proficient in their offerings and reliable in delivery can thrive even in direct award scenarios. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) focusing on niche market needs, such as marine paints and coatings, would especially benefit from engaging in similar opportunities to augment their portfolio and showcase their expertise in specialised environments like research vessels.

## Notice

The requirement includes the supply of coating products and thinners: Intershield 300 (Bronze and Aluminium), Interfine 878 (White and Black), Interline 704 (White and Grey), Interline 925 (White), Interseal 670HS (White), Intersleek 1100SR (Red), and Intersleek 737 (Pink), plus GTA007 and GTA220 thinners. This paint is to go on to the hull of the ship RSS Discovery.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026356-2026 |
| 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 | 23 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 27 Feb 2026 - 30 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £66,079 |

## 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 | INTERNATIONAL PAINT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

### Codes

- 44810000 - Paints

## Release History

- 23 Mar 2026 at 15:06 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026356-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026356-2026
  23rd March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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