---
title: "Provision of Services for TV System Replacement Aboard RSS Discovery"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06817b"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06817b.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NATIONAL OCEANOGRAPHY CENTRE"
published: "2026-04-14"
---

# Provision of Services for TV System Replacement Aboard RSS Discovery

Buyer: NATIONAL OCEANOGRAPHY CENTRE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06817b

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## Summary

The public procurement process involves the National Oceanography Centre, located in Southampton, United Kingdom, for the procurement titled "Provision of Services for TV System Replacement Aboard RSS Discovery." This project falls under the category of goods involving colour televisions. The procurement stage is complete, and the process reached the award phase on 14th April 2026. Key dates include the contract period commencing on 18th March 2026 and concluding on 17th March 2027. The procurement method utilised was direct, executed below the threshold without competition, and facilitated under the legal basis of the UKPGA 2023/54. The estimated contract value is £47,515.21, with a gross amount of £57,018.25.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in satellite TV systems and equipment. The contract was awarded to a supplier identified as 10182054, illustrating the feasibility for SMEs within this industry to successfully compete for similar contracts. Businesses with expertise in marine satellite communication systems and equipment manufacturing would find this tender relevant for business growth. Importantly, the procurement does not involve open competition, indicating opportunities for direct engagements with organisations like the National Oceanography Centre. Hampers for similar procurement methods could bolster SMEs aspiring to enhance their presence in public sector contracts.

## Notice

The requirement is for the supply and installation of a replacement TV Receive Only (TVRO) satellite TV system for the vessel RRS Discovery.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033518-2026 |
| 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 | 14 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 18 Mar 2026 - 17 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £47,515 |

## 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 | 10182054 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

### Codes

- 32324100 - Colour televisions

## Release History

- 14 Apr 2026 at 07:53 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033518-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033518-2026
  14th April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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