Planning

In-Service Support for Main Circulating Water Pumps (MCWP)

SUBMARINE DELIVERY AGENCY

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Planning

14 Nov 2025 at 10:06

Planning

13 Nov 2025 at 13:01

Summary of the contracting process

The Submarine Delivery Agency, located in Bristol, is planning a procurement process titled "In-Service Support for Main Circulating Water Pumps (MCWP)". This process falls under the services category within the defence and security sector. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with essential dates such as the expression of interest deadline on 26 May 2026 and the contract award on 19 June 2026. The contract is set to start on 1 July 2026 and run for a minimum of five years, with potential extensions, under the Procurement Act 2023 regulations utilising a competitive flexible procedure. The service will be held in the United Kingdom, and the primary tasks will include the repair and refurbishment of existing naval submarine pumps, with no scope for manufacturing new ones.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses with capabilities in marine equipment services, particularly those skilled in repair and refurbishment. Companies that possess pump testing facilities, storage solutions for multiple units, and a robust supply-chain network for necessary parts will find this opportunity advantageous. SMEs are considered suitable for this tender, indicating a promising opportunity for smaller enterprises specialising in marine repair services to expand their market presence. Businesses with expertise in creating technical reports and conducting precise cost and lead-time estimates will have a competitive edge in securing this contract. The ongoing nature of the contract offers a stable, long-term engagement, making it an attractive prospect for potential bidders.

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Notice Title

In-Service Support for Main Circulating Water Pumps (MCWP)

Notice Description

The planned procurement shall provide in-service support for Main Circulating Water Pumps (MCWPs) on board naval submarines. The primary body of work required will be the repair and refurbishment of existing pumps, for which it is essential that bidders either own or have unlimited access to a pump testing facility. Additionally, suppliers must have the storage capabilities to potentially accommodate several MCWPs at one time, as well as the supply-chain network to source its own parts and materials. This procurement is not anticipated to include within its scope the manufacture and purchase of new pumps. Potential suppliers must have the suitably qualified and experienced personnel to produce technical reports associated with health checks and strip and surveys, and the surveying capabilities to accurately estimate the cost and lead time of repairing pumps to an A1 standard. This procurement will be for a minimum 5-year contract term. The contract shall be competed under Procurement Act 2023 regulations and will be subject to the competitive flexible procedure.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: There will be a total of 2 extension years (1 + 1) available as options for the Authority to undertake at it's discretion.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e060
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073825-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

42122130 - Water pumps

42122161 - Cooling-water pumps

50240000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to marine and other equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£21,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£21,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 May 20263 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SUBMARINE DELIVERY AGENCY
Contact Name
Harrison Judd
Contact Email
harrison.judd102@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 303 372 9083

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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