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title: "Water Services at the NOC"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06afc3"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NATIONAL OCEANOGRAPHY CENTRE"
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# Water Services at the NOC

Buyer: NATIONAL OCEANOGRAPHY CENTRE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06afc3

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## Summary

The National Oceanography Centre, based in Southampton, United Kingdom, completed a procurement process for water treatment services, focusing on planned preventative maintenance, emergency repairs, and site support services. The tender, titled "Water Services at the NOC," falls under the industry category of water distribution and related services. It required expertise in areas such as water softener maintenance, chlorine dioxide dosing, and water hygiene training. This limited procurement method engaged with Freeston Water Treatment Limited as the supplier. The contract, starting from 8th June 2026 and completing by 31st May 2029, with potential renewals, ensures compliance with health and safety standards and environmental responsibilities.

This tender provides significant business opportunities for small to medium-sized enterprises experienced in water treatment and maintenance. Businesses skilled in emergency repair call-outs, compliance with safety regulations, and possessing environmentally responsible practices will find this procurement particularly advantageous. The contract offers avenues for consistent involvement through regular maintenance and performance reviews, enabling businesses to cement a long-term relationship with a respected public authority, thereby potentially facilitating business growth and reputation enhancement within the public sector.

## Notice

The National Oceanography Centre (NOC) has sought to engage with a suitable organisation to undertake the provision of Water Treatment Services. This will include, but not be limited to the following activities. Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM): -Routine servicing and maintenance of water softeners, chlorine dioxide dosing systems, reverse osmosis systems, and closed water systems. -Cleaning and disinfection of water storage cisterns. -Sampling and analysis of domestic, laboratory, and closed system water (including Legionella and TVC sampling). Emergency Repair Call-Out Facility: -Next working day response for breakdowns, with all call-outs logged and managed by authorised personnel. Site Support Services: -Provision of expert advice and attendance at quarterly review meetings. -Training of NOC staff in water hygiene (including Legionella Awareness and Responsible Person training). Provision of Spares and Chemicals: -Supply of water treatment chemicals (e.g., chlorine dioxide precursors, inhibitors) and maintenance of a critical spares list for rapid repairs. Reporting and Documentation: -Detailed reports for each maintenance and emergency visit, issued within one week. - Quarterly performance reviews and annual contract audits against agreed KPIs. Additional Requirements Compliance: -Adherence to Health & Safety at Work Act, Electricity at Work Regulations, BS 7671, and other relevant codes. -Site-specific risk assessments, method statements, and COSHH assessments within one month of contract award. Staff Competence: -All operatives must be qualified and trained for the systems they maintain. -On-site induction and security pass requirements. Environmental Responsibility: -Preference for repair over replacement of parts, with disposal of redundant equipment in line with WEEE directives. Programme Management: -Notification of key personnel and contact details. -Mobilisation, site familiarisation, and induction training. -Agreement of maintenance procedures, reporting formats, and regular review meetings. Typical Maintenance Tasks -Cleaning and disinfection of external and internal water tanks (annual). -Servicing of water softeners and chlorine dioxide systems (major and minor, as per manufacturer's recommendations). -Prefilter and Amazon filter changes, UV lamp replacements (annual or biannual). -Closed loop water sampling and analysis (quarterly). -Legionella and TVC sampling (multiple times per year). -Attendance at quarterly review meetings.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053793-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 8 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 7 Jun 2026 - 31 May 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £69,028 |

## 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 | FREESTON WATER TREATMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 65 - Public utilities

### Codes

- 65100000 - Water distribution and related services

## Release History

- 8 Jun 2026 at 12:43 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053793-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053793-2026
  8th June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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