Scope
Reference
NOCP00541
Description
The National Oceanography Centre (NOC) seeks to procure a comprehensive, integrated software system and associated services for the management of Health, Safety, and Enterprise-Wide Risk. The required solution will support and unify operations across the NOC's shore-based sites in Southampton and Liverpool, and its two ocean-going research vessels, RRS James Cook and RRS Discovery.
The primary objective is to acquire a solution that ensures full compliance with the International Safety Management (ISM) Code for our marine operations and the ISO 45001 standard for our shore-based occupational health and safety management system.
This is a call for participation not competition.
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 December 2025 to 1 December 2028
- Possible extension to 1 December 2029
- 4 years, 1 day
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 71317000 - Hazard protection and control consultancy services
- 72212100 - Industry specific software development services
- 72212170 - Compliance software development services
Contract locations
- UKJ32 - Southampton
Engagement
Engagement deadline
25 July 2025
Engagement process description
The National Oceanography Centre (NOC) is conducting a pre-market engagement exercise to inform its requirements for an Integrated Health, Safety, and Risk Management System. This exercise will take the form of a capability assessment. The purpose of this engagement is to understand the solutions available in the market. This is not a call for competition rather participation in a pretender SMT exercise.
In order to take part in this capability assessment please email NOC_Tenders@noc.ac.uk no later than 25th of July. We will then provide you a copy of the Capability Assessment to complete.
Following the capability assessment the NOC may look to identify a cross section of the market who may be invited to provide additional demonstrations / SMT response questionnaires prior to tender finalisation.
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
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
Region: UKJ32 - Southampton
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government