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title: "Lithium Battery Storage Containers"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d526"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NATIONAL OCEANOGRAPHY CENTRE"
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# Lithium Battery Storage Containers

Buyer: NATIONAL OCEANOGRAPHY CENTRE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d526

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## Summary

The National Oceanography Centre, a public authority located in Southampton, UK, has completed the procurement process for "Lithium Battery Storage Containers" with the award of a contract to S Jones Containers Ltd. This contract revolves around the creation of custom-designed lithium-ion battery storage containers that incorporate integrated fire detection and protection systems. This contract was concluded on 28th July 2026, with a value of £159,672. The procurement method deployed was 'direct', categorised under 'Below threshold - without competition', and it fell within the stage of 'award'. The primary category for this procurement is classified as goods, specifically involving fire suppression systems, large containers, and miscellaneous fire-protection equipment.

This contract presents growth opportunities for businesses, notably those specialising in safety equipment, storage solutions, or technological manufacturing. Companies with expertise in customised solutions for fire protection and safety compliance would find themselves well-placed to compete in similar future tenders. Those with a presence or the ability to deliver in the UKJ32 region may particularly benefit, as demonstrated by S Jones Containers Ltd's involvement, further underscoring the accessibility and potential for SMEs in the sector. The successful execution of this contract might pave the way for future collaborations on projects requiring sophisticated technical and safety standards, enhancing business portfolios and credibility in the field.

## Notice

The National Oceanography Centre has awarded a contract to S Jones Containers Ltd for the supply and installation of custom-designed lithium-ion battery storage containers. The contract includes the design, manufacture, delivery, installation of specialist battery storage units incorporating integrated fire detection, protection and suppression systems, temperature monitoring and cooling functionality, audible and remote alarm systems, and bunded containment arrangements for the collection and management of contaminated firefighting water in the event of a fire incident. The solution provides a secure, compliant and purpose-built environment for the storage and operation of lithium-ion battery systems, supporting the organisation's operational and energy resilience requirements.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071176-2026 |
| 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 | 28 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 27 Jul 2026 - 28 Oct 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £159,672 |

## 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 | S JONES CONTAINERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment
- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

### Codes

- 35111500 - Fire suppression system
- 44480000 - Miscellaneous fire-protection equipment
- 44613000 - Large containers

## Release History

- 28 Jul 2026 at 11:27 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071176-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071176-2026
  28th July 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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