AwardedAwarded 31 July 2026
Provision of Life Saving Appliances Certification for the RSS James Cook
National Oceanography Centre · Local or regional public body
In brief
National Oceanography Centre awarded legal work to PFC Marine Ltd on 31 July 2026.
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What the notice says
This contract is for the provision of assessment and certification services during the upcoming refit of RRS James Cook, scheduled for August to September 2026. The services relate to the current year's annual servicing, inspection, testing and certification of fire-fighting appliances and life-saving appliances on board the vessel. This includes portable and wheeled fire extinguishers, SCBA equipment and cylinders, EEBDs, immersion suits, fireman suits, fire hoses, hydrants, nozzles, foam-filled lifejackets, galley wet chemical and CO₂ systems, the main CO₂ system, fire detection and water mist systems, foam stations, replacement extinguishers, associated CO₂ cylinders and hoses, labour for removal and refitting, and the issue of relevant certification.
Who won
| Winner | Value | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| PFC Marine Ltd (SME) | £25,163 | 31 July 2026 to 31 October 2026 |
Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.
Timeline
- Contract details notice · UK7, notice 076859-2026
About the buyer
National Oceanography CentreLast 12 months
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- Burges Salmon LLP1 contract
- PFC Marine Ltd1 contract
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From notice 076859-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 12 August 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.