Planning

SDA Platform and Equipment Delivery Team (PEDT) Supplier Engagement

SUBMARINE DELIVERY AGENCY

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19 Aug 2025 at 16:30

Planning

03 Jun 2025 at 15:42

Summary of the contracting process

The Submarine Delivery Agency is conducting a procurement process under the title "SDA Platform and Equipment Delivery Team Supplier Engagement". This process is within the defence and security sector, primarily focusing on submarines and related maritime equipment. The procurement is in the planning stage, with various engagement activities scheduled through to 2026, including Requests for Information due by 8th September 2025. The procurement involves market engagement to identify supplier capabilities and industry feedback, aiming for a contract start date of 1st April 2027 and ending on 31st March 2034. These activities will take place in Bristol, United Kingdom, and are part of the agency's efforts to modernise submarine operational capabilities.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly SMEs, involved in the production and maintenance of submarine and defence-related equipment. Companies with capabilities in manufacturing submarines, marine equipment, electrical components, software, and procurement consultancy are well-positioned to benefit. The process encourages supplier engagement through conferences and RFIs, allowing businesses to showcase their capabilities and collaborate closely with the Submarine Delivery Agency. Engaging in this tender process not only opens up prospective contracts but also enables businesses to become integral partners in enhancing the UK's defence infrastructure through cutting-edge technology and strategic cooperation.

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Notice Title

SDA Platform and Equipment Delivery Team (PEDT) Supplier Engagement

Notice Description

This notice serves as an update to the PEDT announcement originally published on 3rd June 2025, which invited suppliers to express their interest in attending the Early Market Engagement event, the PEDT Supplier Conference, held on 4th July 2025. The purpose of this update is twofold: firstly, to inform suppliers of the ongoing and forthcoming market engagement activities; and secondly, to provide an opportunity for additional suppliers, who have engaged with the initial notice or attended the Supplier Conference, to express their interest in participating in these activities.

Planning Information

The engagement will use a number of different channels and forums during 2025 and 2026; including but not limited to supplier briefs, requests for information and supplier forum meetings in an aim to identify the level of industry interest, gain feedback on our approach to the commercial management of our portfolio, to further inform our requirement and understand what approaches industry deem may be suitable for the delivery and running of our contracts once awarded. The first event was a SDA Platform and Equipment Delivery Team SUPPLIER CONFERENCE on 4th July 2025 in Bristol from 0900hrs -1300hrs. Following on from the Supplier Conference, PEDT has issued an initial Request for Information (RFI) to gather further insights into the supplier ecosystem and better understand the capabilities and offerings within the market. PEDT intend to undertake further future engagement through RFIs, and Category Industry Days. These events are designed to facilitate deeper engagement with the supplier community, focusing on specific categories of interest and fostering collaboration to support the programme’s objectives. The RFI can be accessed through the PEDT Market Engagement Data Room. A return to this RFI is requested before 17:00 on Monday 8th September 2025. Suppliers need to have completed an Expression of Interest and be registered to access the Data Room. Note for Suppliers who have not previously engaged and have therefore not registered for the Supplier Data Room. Suppliers who have not yet engaged but are interested in participating will need to complete an Expression of Interest (EOI) form to register for access to the PEDT Market Engagement Data Room. Please use the following link to submit your expression of interest: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=7WB3vlNZS0iuldChbfoJ5a6aZaFlrNdKrj-sA8pUVe1UNzJKSUo1Nlc5SEk1RUJLRkZBNkIwMjQ3MS4u (copy link into web browser) Following completion of the EOI, you will receive an invitation to join the PEDT- Market Engagement Data Room. Once communications or documents are issued in the Data Room suppliers will be notified of this happening by the platform. This dedicated platform will serve as the central hub for all future communications, updates, and engagements, including the distribution and submission of Requests for Information (RFIs). By joining the Data Room, you will gain access to essential resources and stay informed about the latest developments throughout the engagement process. Note for Suppliers who have previously engaged and are registered for the Supplier Data Room Suppliers who previously expressed an interest in the supplier conference do not need to complete an Expression of Interest (EOI) form again as you are already registered for access to the Supplier Data Room and will be notified by the platform when the documents are issued. Any questions or queries relating to PEDT Market Engagement may be sent to SDA-PEDT-Industry@mod.gov.uk. Please note, the publication date of the UK 4 Tender Notice, Contract start date and Contract end date included in this notice are an estimate and is still subject to change. Neither past nor future Market Engagement Activities undertaken by PEDT shall be deemed to constitute any form of pre-qualification exercise. Any formal procurement process will be conducted in strict accordance with the applicable Procurement Law. Moreover, no aspect of these Market Engagement Activities shall be interpreted as a representation or assurance regarding the Authority’s ultimate determination in respect of any prospective future requirements

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-052bd4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049966-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

37 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

42 - Industrial machinery

48 - Software package and information systems

50 - Repair and maintenance services

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

31224400 - Connection cables

31230000 - Parts of electricity distribution or control apparatus

31421000 - Lead batteries

31681400 - Electrical components

34500000 - Ships and boats

34510000 - Ships

34930000 - Marine equipment

35000000 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

35510000 - Warships

35512000 - Submarines

35512100 - Strategic submarine nuclear fuelled

35512200 - Attack submarine nuclear fuelled

35520000 - Parts for warships

35521000 - Hull and mechanical spare parts for warships

35521100 - Engines and engine parts for warships

35800000 - Individual and support equipment

35810000 - Individual equipment

35820000 - Support equipment

37414800 - Survival suits

38300000 - Measuring instruments

38543000 - Gas-detection equipment

38552000 - Electronic meters

42110000 - Turbines and motors

42120000 - Pumps and compressors

42122161 - Cooling-water pumps

42124000 - Parts of pumps, compressors, engines or motors

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48000000 - Software package and information systems

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

50241000 - Repair and maintenance services of ships

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50245000 - Upgrading services of ships

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50600000 - Repair and maintenance services of security and defence materials

50640000 - Repair and maintenance services of warships

50800000 - Miscellaneous repair and maintenance services

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

71336000 - Engineering support services

71356300 - Technical support services

71630000 - Technical inspection and testing services

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

75000000 - Administration, defence and social security services

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

79418000 - Procurement consultancy services

79990000 - Miscellaneous business-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Jun 20264 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2034 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SUBMARINE DELIVERY AGENCY
Contact Name
Emilia Davies
Contact Email
sda-pedt-industry@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS34 8JH
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

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