Planning

Control and Indication (C&I) - UK1

SUBMARINE DELIVERY AGENCY

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Planning

22 May 2026 at 11:30

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Submarine Delivery Agency, a central government public authority located in Bristol, has initiated a procurement process in the planning stage for the "Control and Indication (C&I) - UK1" project. This procurement involves the supply and support of Control and Indication Equipment for UK submarines and surface ships. While this notice is part of a pipeline planning phase and no formal request for information has been made, it serves to inform potential suppliers of a future contract opportunity. With a planned contract period from October 2027 to September 2031, and potential extensions, the procurement is part of the goods category under the industry classification for submarines, with an estimated contract value of £100 million.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in maritime equipment supply and support, particularly those with expertise in military or defence technologies. Companies that have experience in providing complex systems for naval operations will find this contract well-suited to their expertise. Engaging with this procurement could facilitate substantial growth through a high-value, long-term contract with a key agency of the UK government. Interested businesses should monitor upcoming official notices for further details and prepare to meet market demands outlined in the eventual formal procurement announcements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Control and Indication (C&I) - UK1

Notice Description

The Submarine Delivery Agency (SDA) has a requirement for the Supply and Support of Control and Indication 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-06a100
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047797-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
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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
£83,333,333 £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
29 Jan 20279 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2027 - 30 Sep 2031 4-5 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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