Planning

Supply and Support of Hoses, Pipe Engineering Work and Valves (HPV) for Royal Navy and Royal Fleet Auxiliary Vessels

DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT

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Planning

12 Feb 2026 at 16:10

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process initiated by Defence Equipment and Support, part of the UK Ministry of Defence, involves the supply and support of hoses, pipe engineering work, and valves for Royal Navy and Royal Fleet Auxiliary vessels. Identified under the competitive flexible procedure, the procurement is tagged in the planning stage, with a substantial contract value estimated at £150 million. Key dates include the future notice release expected by 27 February 2026, and the contract period spanning from March 2027 to March 2032. Located in Bristol, the buying organisation is categorised under public authority - central government, indicating the strategic importance and scale of this procurement within the defence and security sector.

This tender presents expansive opportunities for businesses specialising in high-pressure and low-pressure pipelines, valves and tubes, and related repair and maintenance services, particularly those with experience in support functions for naval vessels. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the engineering, manufacturing, and technical service spheres might find this opportunity particularly advantageous, given its alignment with the needs of the Defence sector. The procurement encourages competition and diversification, offering a growth pathway through a long-term contract with one of the UK's pivotal governmental departments. Businesses focused on innovative engineering solutions tailored to fit military standards and requirements are well-positioned to benefit from participating in this planned procurement process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply and Support of Hoses, Pipe Engineering Work and Valves (HPV) for Royal Navy and Royal Fleet Auxiliary Vessels

Notice Description

Supply of Spares, Repairs, Post Design and Technical Services of Hoses, Pipe Engineering Work and Valves (HPV) for Royal Navy and Royal Fleet Auxiliary Vessels

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06532b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013106-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

31711400 - Valves and tubes

44161500 - High-pressure pipeline

44161600 - Low-pressure pipeline

44163100 - Pipes

44163140 - Steam and water pipes

44163150 - Low-pressure pipes

44165100 - Hoses

50512000 - Repair and maintenance services of valves

50640000 - Repair and maintenance services of warships

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
27 Feb 20264 days to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Mar 2027 - 30 Mar 2032 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
descommercial-ppa@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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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