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10 Jul 2026 at 13:32

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by the National Oceanography Centre, focused on the overhaul of the steering and rudder system of the RRS James Cook. This tender falls under the marine equipment and repair services category, with operations centred around Southampton, United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted through a limited competition method below the threshold, and it has reached the award stage, with the contract signed on 6th July 2026. The contracting authority, a public sub-central government entity, enlisted Stone Marine Services Limited as the supplier. The contract period starts on 7th July 2026 and will run until 1st July 2027, with a potential extension of up to 12 months.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in marine equipment supply and ship repair services. Companies with expertise in ship component overhauls, particularly for steering and rudder systems, would find this tender advantageous. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs), like the awarded Stone Marine Services Limited, that can provide parts, engineering expertise, and on-site service support are particularly well-suited to compete in this type of procurement process. Opportunities for further engagements arise through possible contract extensions, setting a fertile ground for business growth and collaboration with the National Oceanography Centre.

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Notice Title

Provision of of Steering and Rudder System Overhaul Services for RRS James Cook

Notice Description

The contract is with the provision parts and components to the RSS James Cook, with the goal of providing and overhaul to the ship's steering and rudder system during the upcoming dry-dock. The parts and components that are being received are appropriate for use for the Van Der Velden rudder unit RU930 and the Frydenbo steering gear, both of which are on the ship. The supplier will be providing the associated actuators, pumps, valves, control and feedback equipment and a Van Der Velden ten-year overhaul kit and associated spares. To complete the provision of the requirement, the supplier will dispatch two engineers as part of the contract to complete the overhaul by stripping, overhauling, reassembling, installing and aligning the rudder and steering gear. Then completing the function test, commission and where required, support sea trials.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c8aa
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065225-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

34930000 - Marine equipment

50241000 - Repair and maintenance services of ships

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£54,677 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jul 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
6 Jul 2026 - 1 Jul 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATIONAL OCEANOGRAPHY CENTRE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO14 3ZH
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Bargate
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Itchen

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

STONE MARINE SERVICES

Further Information

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