Planning

715860474 - Submarine Switchgear and Distribution - UK1

SUBMARINE DELIVERY AGENCY

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Planning

22 May 2026 at 11:11

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Submarine Delivery Agency, a central government public authority based in Bristol, UK, is in the planning stage of procuring Submarine Switchgear and Distribution Equipment for UK Submarines and Surface Ships. The procurement is titled "715860474 - Submarine Switchgear and Distribution - UK1" and falls under the goods category with an industry classification related to submarines. The estimated contract value is £40,000,000, with a commencement expected on 2nd August 2027, extending through to 1st August 2032, with possible extensions until 2034. Key dates include a future notice release on 14th July 2026. This procurement is a planned notice, indicating imminent market engagement to follow as more details become available.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in the manufacture and supply of submarine equipment. Companies with expertise in electrical distribution systems for marine applications and a robust supply chain can find growth potential in this procurement. As the project develops, businesses with capabilities to design, test, and deliver advanced switchgear solutions will be well-suited to compete. Given the scale and complexity of the requirements, collaborations or partnerships with other firms might enhance competitiveness and offer diversified risk management approaches.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

715860474 - Submarine Switchgear and Distribution - UK1

Notice Description

The Submarine Delivery Agency (SDA) has a requirement for the Supply and Support of Submarine Switchgear and Distribution Equipment for UK Submarines and Surface Ships. This UK1 Pipeline Notice is issued for information purposes only. Detailed information is not available at this stage and will be provided through future notices as the requirement develops. Interested parties should note the following: * Suppliers are requested not to contact any representatives of the Authority regarding this potential requirement until further formal communication is issued via official notices. * This Pipeline Notice is intended solely to alert the market to a potential future requirement. It does not constitute a formal request for Expressions of Interest (EOI) nor a commitment to undertake a procurement exercise. * The anticipated publication date of the UK4 Tender Notice, along with indicative contract value, start date, and end date, remain provisional and are subject to change.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a0eb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047768-2026
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
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

35512000 - Submarines

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£33,333,333 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
14 Jul 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Aug 2027 - 1 Aug 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
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
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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