Scope
Reference
NOCP00482
Description
The NOC required the provision of ad-hoc manned guarding services at its Southampton facility, including security for the site, visiting research ships, and special events. The supplier was responsible for supplying, training, and managing suitable security personnel to deliver 24-hour guarding and related duties, in line with agreed standards and statutory requirements. Services were provided as needed and invoiced monthly, with all goods and services supplied according to the contract specification and UK procurement regulations.
For future security services, the NOC will conduct a procurement process in line with the Light Touch Regime provisions or utilise a suitable framework agreement.
Contract 1
Supplier
Contract value
- £50,000 excluding VAT
- £60,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Date signed
28 November 2025
Contract dates
- 2 December 2025 to 1 June 2026
- Possible extension to 1 December 2026
- 1 year
Description of possible extension:
Extensions to this contract may be permitted under specific circumstances, such as the continued need for services, unforeseen delays, or to allow time for a new procurement process to be completed. Extensions will only be considered where they are in the best interests of the organisation and compliant with procurement regulations.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 79713000 - Guard services
- 79715000 - Patrol services
Contract locations
- UKJ32 - Southampton
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - without competition
Supplier
Synergy Safety UK Limited
33a Portsmouth Road, Woolston
Southampton, Hampshire
SO19 9BA
United Kingdom
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