Planning

715862521 - Hydraulics

SUBMARINE DELIVERY AGENCY

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Planning

01 Jun 2026 at 14:37

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Submarine Delivery Agency, based in Bristol, has issued a Planned Procurement Notice for a future requirement titled "715862521 - Hydraulics" in the defence and security sector, specifically involving submarines. This procurement process is currently in the planning stage as of 1st June 2026, with a potential start date for contracts on 1st October 2027. The planned procurement aims to support operational requirements, including maintenance, repair, and the provision of associated equipment and services. Although detailed tender documents are forthcoming, the anticipated industry categories include goods and services related to submarines, with an estimated contract value of £66,666,666. The procurement method and specific process details are pending further announcements expected by 17th July 2026.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses involved in the defence and engineering sectors, especially those that provide hydraulic systems or related advisory services. Companies with experience in supplying to central government or those that can meet the technical demands of submarine operations will find this tender opportunity particularly suited to their capabilities. With provisions for SMEs to get involved, this procurement process presents a viable opportunity for smaller enterprises to establish their presence in the defence sector, potentially leading to long-term contracts with renewal options. Interested businesses should prepare to participate by keeping abreast of the upcoming notices and ensuring alignment with the Submarine Delivery Agency's operational requirements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

715862521 - Hydraulics

Notice Description

This Pipeline Notice relates to a potential future requirement by the Submarine Delivery Agency (SDA) for Hydraulics. This Pipeline Notice is published in accordance with the requirements of the Procurement Act 2023, to provide advance visibility of the Authority's planned procurements over the forthcoming financial year. The requirement may include, but is not limited to: * the provision of goods, services, or works in support of the Authority's operational requirements; * maintenance, repair, and support services; * the supply of associated equipment, components, or technical services; and/or * professional, advisory, or enabling services. Further details will be provided within individual tender notices as and when any procurement is formally initiated. The information contained within this notice is indicative only and is published for transparency and market awareness purposes. It does not constitute a call for competition, a request for expressions of interest (EOI), or a commitment by the Authority to undertake any procurement. Interested parties should note: * This Pipeline Notice is intended solely to alert the market to a potential future requirement; * No further information is available at this stage; * The anticipated timing of any future notices, as well as estimated contract value, start date, and duration, are subject to change.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06aa9a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051506-2026
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

35512000 - Submarines

35512100 - Strategic submarine nuclear fuelled

35512200 - Attack submarine nuclear fuelled

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
1 Jun 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
17 Jul 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2027 - 30 Sep 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
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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