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title: "Provision of Paint for the RSS James Cook"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d5e7"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2026-07-29"
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# Provision of Paint for the RSS James Cook

Buyer: NATIONAL OCEANOGRAPHY CENTRE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d5e7

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## Summary

The procurement process is managed by the National Oceanography Centre, a public authority based in Southampton, United Kingdom. The tender, titled "Provision of Paint for the RSS James Cook," falls under the industry category of marine coatings, specifically for the supply of marine paint and thinners for the RRS James Cook's 2026 refit. The project involves coating various parts of the vessel, covering approximately 5,034 square metres. The contract does not include application labour, and the products are to be delivered to the vessel's location in dry-dock. The procurement method used was direct, without competition, as it falls below the threshold. Key dates for the procurement include a contract period that started on 1st July 2026 and will conclude on 31st August 2026, with the contract having been signed on 30th June 2026.

This tender offers an excellent business growth opportunity for suppliers of marine coatings and related products, particularly those experienced in dealing with sub-central government authorities. It is well-suited for companies that can efficiently handle logistics to deliver to specified dock locations, like INTERNATIONAL PAINT LIMITED, the awarded supplier. Although the contract has been awarded, future opportunities in similar fields could benefit suppliers aiming to expand their footprint in the marine sector. This initiative highlights the potential for businesses providing specialty coatings to collaborate with research and scientific institutions like the National Oceanography Centre.

## Notice

The requirement is for the supply of marine coating products and thinners for the RRS James Cook's 2026 refit. The coating scheme covers the hull antifouling, topsides, outboard white work, funnel, external bow visor and bridge windows, lifeboat station decks (port and starboard), and ballast tanks (combined area approximately 5,034m2). The contract covers supply and delivery of the specified products to the vessel's location in dry-dock only; it does not include any application labour.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071484-2026 |
| 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 | 29 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2026 - 31 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £56,399 |

## 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

- 29 Jul 2026 at 07:17 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071484-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071484-2026
  29th July 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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