Contract 1
Supplier
Contract value
Before modification:
- £389,253 excluding VAT
- £389,253 including VAT
After modification:
- £572,188.06 excluding VAT
- £572,188.06 including VAT
47.00% increase
Above the relevant threshold
Contract modification date
22 July 2025
Effective date of the modification
22 July 2025
Justifications for contract modification
- Unforeseeable circumstances
Reason that these justifications apply
This modification is made under the legal ground provided in the Procurement Act 2023, Schedule 8, paragraph 4 ("Unforeseeable circumstances").
The justification for using this ground is that the circumstances giving rise to the need for these specific works (e.g., latent defects, corrosion, and other issues discovered only after inspecting the vessel) could not reasonably have been foreseen by a diligent contracting authority before the contract was awarded. This modification does not change the overall nature of the contract, which remains a vessel refit.
This contract is for works not subject to vat and therefore is correctly declared at 0% VAT. The total amount payable after all taxes & charges is therefore £572,188.06
This modification increases the contract value but within the 50% cap permitted by this ground.
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Supplier
Damen Shipyards
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PWLR-8384-GXMN
Avelingen West 20
Gorinchem
4202 MS
Netherlands
Email: anita.goudriaan@damen.com
Website: http://www.damen.com/
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: 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
Region: UKJ32 - Southampton
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government