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UK4 - Tender Notice

SUBMARINE DELIVERY AGENCY

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Summary of the contracting process

The Submarine Delivery Agency, a central government public authority, is undertaking an open procurement process titled "UK4 - Tender Notice" for an enabling contract concerning marine foam fenders at HMNB Devonport, Plymouth, UKK41 region. This procurement falls under the goods category within the defence and security sector. The total estimated contract value is £927,000 gross, with the tender process set to conclude on 26 May 2026, and the potential award expected by 9 June 2026. Interested suppliers must submit their tenders in English through the Defence Sourcing Portal, ensuring registration. The contract period spans from 19 June 2026 to 18 June 2029.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in manufacturing and supplying marine fenders, particularly those capable of accommodating flexible order volumes and specifications. SMEs are encouraged to participate, with the procurement method being an open procedure, suggesting a straightforward participation process. The evaluation criteria favour businesses that offer a blend of competitive pricing and technical capability, with a 70% focus on the latter, including a 10% emphasis on social value. This tender can catalyse growth and visibility for suitable vendors looking to expand their footprint within government and defence sectors.

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Notice Title

UK4 - Tender Notice

Notice Description

Enabling Contract of Marine Foam Fenders for HMNB Devonport. The Authority seeks to establish a 3 year enabling contract for the supply and delivery of foam fenders to meet operational requirements across HMNB Devonport. The Authority does not commit to fixed order volumes or specific sizes throughout the contract term. However, for the purposes of tender evaluation, a set of core sizes and indicative annual quantities has been defined in the statement of requirements document. This contract will allow goods to be called off as required, subject to operational priorities and available funding.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068e6c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039881-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34516000 - Marine fenders

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£772,500 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£772,500 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Apr 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
26 May 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
18 Jun 2026 - 18 Jun 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SUBMARINE DELIVERY AGENCY
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
PLYMOUTH
Postcode
PL2 2BG
Post Town
Plymouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK41 Plymouth
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England), TLK41 Plymouth

Local Authority
Plymouth
Electoral Ward
Devonport
Westminster Constituency
Plymouth Sutton and Devonport

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