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Planning

06 Aug 2026 at 13:57

Planning

22 May 2026 at 11:30

Summary of the contracting process

The Submarine Delivery Agency is initiating a public procurement process titled "Control and Indication (C&I) - UK2", under the industry category of defence and security, specifically related to submarines and associated equipment. This procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with an emphasis on market engagement to assess commercial capabilities. The procurement involves the provision of spares, repairs, engineering, and logistics services for UK submarines and surface ships. Scheduled to move forward, the Request for Information (RFI) closes on 27th August 2026. Interested parties should direct their queries to Jo Drewe at MOD Abbey Wood, Bristol, UK.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in electrical and electronic components, engineering support services, and logistics for military applications. With the contract offering a gross value estimate of £80 million, and a contract period stretching from 2027 to 2032 with potential renewal, it is inviting for SMEs and larger enterprises alike. Companies with capabilities in supplying and supporting complex defence systems will find this tender particularly suitable. Participation in the preliminary market engagement will not only allow businesses to showcase their capabilities but also contribute to shaping the future procurement strategy of the UK Ministry of Defence.

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Notice Title

715862522 - Control and Indication (C&I) - UK2

Notice Description

The future requirement will provide support for Control and Indication (C&I) equipment used across the UK submarine fleet and surface ships. As existing support arrangements approach expiry, PEDT is developing a future support solution that will maintain operational capability through the provision of spares, repairs, engineering support, logistics services and proactive obsolescence management. Interested parties are to note: * This Preliminary Market Engagement Notice is invite suppliers to take part in market engagement for this potential future requirement and is not a formal request for Expressions of Interest (EOI) nor a commitment to run a procurement exercise. * The publication date of the UK 4 Tender Notice, Contract start date and Contract end date are an estimate and is still subject to change.

Planning Information

The Submarine Delivery Group (SDG), Platform Equipment Delivery Team (PEDT), has an enduring requirement to provide support for Control and Indication (C&I) equipment services across all UK submarines and selected surface ships. As existing support arrangements approach expiry, PEDT is developing a future support solution that will maintain operational capability through the provision of spares, repairs, engineering support, logistics services and proactive obsolescence management. The Authority seeks to assess the commercial market’s capability to tender solutions that meet this future procurement need. This process will enable the Authority to plan activities effectively and may assist in shaping the future procurement strategy and defining the scope of the requirement. For further details, please refer to the attached Request for Information (RFI) which is included as part of the Opportunity Listing on the Defence Sourcing Portal (DSP). The Authority welcomes responses to the questions outlined in Annex A. Organisations interested in providing information are invited to contact Jo Drewe at jo.drewe100@mod.gov.uk The RFI closure date is 27/08/2026 2026 at 23:59. This RFI does not represent a contractual commitment of any kind at this time. Any work undergone as a result of this request is done so at your organisations risk. This RFI is not a commitment by the UK Ministry of Defence to place an order or a Tender in the future. Link to DSP notice: https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=61332

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a100
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074830-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

31230000 - Parts of electricity distribution or control apparatus

31681400 - Electrical components

31711000 - Electronic supplies

35422000 - Electronic and electrical spare parts for military vehicles

35512000 - Submarines

35512100 - Strategic submarine nuclear fuelled

35512200 - Attack submarine nuclear fuelled

71336000 - Engineering support services

71356300 - Technical support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£66,666,666 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Aug 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
4 Feb 20276 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
4 Oct 2027 - 4 Oct 2032 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
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
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

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