Planning

Electrical Conversion & Support (ECS) - UK1

SUBMARINE DELIVERY AGENCY

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Planning

22 May 2026 at 11:25

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Submarine Delivery Agency (SDA), a central government public authority, has initiated the planning stage for a procurement process titled "Electrical Conversion & Support (ECS) - UK1." This contract involves the supply and support of electrical conversion equipment for UK submarines and surface ships. The procurement is located in the United Kingdom, specifically around the agency's base in Bristol. This planned procurement notice was published on 22 May 2026, and further details are expected to be issued through official future notices by 8 December 2026. The procurement is classified under the industry category for submarines, with a main focus on goods.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the marine and defence sectors, particularly those specialized in electrical and maritime equipment. The potential contract value amounts to £20 million, offering significant growth prospects for suppliers capable of delivering high-quality, technical solutions. Businesses that have experience in large-scale government contracts, particularly those with expertise in electrical systems and maritime defence technologies, will find this tender highly conducive for expansion. As the process advances beyond the planning stage, companies should keep abreast of emerging communications from the SDA to align their proposals effectively with the procurement requirements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Electrical Conversion & Support (ECS) - UK1

Notice Description

The Submarine Delivery Agency (SDA) has a requirement for the Supply and Support of Electrical Conversion & Support (ECS) Equipment for UK Submarines and Surface Ships. The information in this UK1 Pipeline Notice is purely for information, and no further details are available at this stage. Further details will be provided in future notices. Interested parties are to note: * 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 publication date of the UK 4 Tender Notice, Contract Value, Contract start date and Contract end date are provisional and still subject to change.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a0fd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047791-2026
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
£16,666,666 £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
8 Dec 20267 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
19 Sep 2027 - 19 Sep 2034 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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