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

Submarine Delivery Agency

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Tender

29 May 2026 at 08:07

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

14 Nov 2025 at 10:06

UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Planning

13 Nov 2025 at 13:01

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Submarine Delivery Agency is initiating a tender process for their project titled "In-Service Support for Main Circulating Water Pumps (MCWP)" within the defence and security industry category. This procurement, located primarily in the UK, is currently at the tender stage with significant milestones including an expression of interest deadline on 10th July 2026, with the enquiry period closing on 26th June 2026. This process involves a competitive flexible procedure as per the Procurement Act 2023 regulations and targets contractors for a service contract valued at a gross amount of £25.2 million. It's important to note this procurement emphasizes the repair and refurbishment of existing pumps rather than the purchase of new ones, promising a five-year contract with possible extensions up to 2034.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in marine equipment repair and maintenance services. Ideal candidates would own or have access to a testing facility for marine pumps and possess strong storage capabilities and a robust supply chain network to handle parts and materials. Companies excelling in technical reporting and cost estimation will find the procurement process advantageous, particularly SMEs that can meet the pass/fail conditions of participation. With the contract requiring expertise in producing health checks and technical surveys for naval submarine equipment, firms with experience in defence mechanisms and personnel with Facility Security Clearance would be well-suited to tap into and grow through this opportunity.

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Notice Information

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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e060
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050564-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender 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
29 May 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
1 May 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2027 - 29 Feb 2032 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Submarine Delivery Agency
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS34 8JH
Postcode Area
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

Further Information

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