AwardedAwarded 12 November 2025
Project Guppy
National Oceanography Centre · Local or regional public body
In brief
National Oceanography Centre awarded construction and building maintenance work to DM Habens (The Builder) Limited on 12 November 2025.
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What the notice says
This contract is for the Refurbishment and Reconfiguration of Eight Ground Floor Meeting Rooms, Breakout Areas, and External Courtyard at the National Oceanography Centre (NOC), Southampton.
Scope of Works:
The contract comprises the internal refurbishment and reconfiguration of eight ground floor meeting rooms, associated breakout areas, and the external courtyard. The works will include, but are not limited to:
- Full replacement of ceilings in all designated areas
- Installation of new internal partitions
- Replacement of end-of-life double glazed window units
- Replacement of fire doors and associated fire-stopping measures
- All related mechanical and electrical installations
- All associated builders' works required to complete the refurbishment
Who won
| Winner | Value | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| DM Habens (The Builder) Limited (SME) | £454,480 | 1 December 2025 to 1 May 2026 |
Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.
Timeline
- Contract details notice · UK7, notice 073189-2025
About the buyer
National Oceanography CentreLast 12 months
Procurements
100Awards
92Suppliers it has used most for construction
- MJG Mechanical Services Limited3 contracts
- DM Habens (The Builder) Limited2 contracts
- MKG Building Services Ltd2 contracts
- Arb Mechanical Engineering Limited1 contract
- Arc Elevators Limited1 contract
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From notice 073189-2025 on Find a Tender, first published 12 November 2025. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.