Scope
Reference
2026PRNOC-1060
Description
The requirement is for a supplier to design, develop, and deliver a new standalone website for the Future Marine Research Infrastructure (FMRI) programme, providing a modern and accessible platform for programme information while also supporting the ongoing creative needs of the project. This includes continued access to a range of creative and branding services, such as digital design, content creation, marketing support, visual assets, and related creative outputs, commissioned on an as‑required basis under the overarching agreement, ensuring that the FMRI program has flexible access to specialist expertise throughout the life of the contract
Contract 1
Supplier
Contract value
- £100,000 excluding VAT
- £120,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Date signed
11 February 2026
Contract dates
- 11 February 2026 to 10 February 2027
- Possible extension to 19 February 2029
- 3 years, 9 days
Description of possible extension:
Extensions can be utilised to provide ad-hoc support should the FMRI program be extended until 2028. These extensions can be utilised as a 1+1 years.
Main procurement category
Services
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
The National Oceanography Centre (NOC) may, from time to time, require the Supplier to deliver additional ancillary services in support of the FMRI programme. Such services may include, but are not limited to: branding, digital marketing, web design, search optimisation (SEO and GEO), photography, video and motion design, CGI and technical illustration, print and packaging, and design for outdoor media.
CPV classifications
- 79340000 - Advertising and marketing services
Contract locations
- UKC - North East (England)
- UKD - North West (England)
- UKE - Yorkshire and the Humber
- UKF - East Midlands (England)
- UKG - West Midlands (England)
- UKH - East of England
- UKI - London
- UKJ - South East (England)
- UKK - South West (England)
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - without competition
Supplier
Fruitful Studios Ltd
The Design Chapel, Cemetery Road,
Southampton, Hampshire,
SO15 7AF
United Kingdom
Email: hello@fruitful.studio
Website: https://www.fruitful.studio/
Region: UKJ32 - Southampton
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1
Contracting authority
National Oceanography Centre
- Companies House: 11444362
- Charity Commission (England and Wales): 1185265
- Scottish Charity Register: SC049896
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PYLV-3456-PMCQ
National Oceanography Centre
Southampton
SO14 3ZH
United Kingdom
Email: noc_tenders@noc.ac.uk
Website: https://noc.ac.uk/
Region: UKJ32 - Southampton
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government