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RRS JC Hydraulic Refit Works

National Oceanography Centre

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20 Oct 2026 at 08:12

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The National Oceanography Centre commissioned hydraulic engineering works for the refit of the research vessel RRS James Cook. The work covered supplying and fitting replacement hydraulic hoses, fittings and components; crane and winch work; repairs to hydraulic systems; associated fabrication; and load testing. The requirement was classified as vessel repair services. The Centre is based in Southampton, and the work relates to the vessel refit; no delivery location is stated.

The procurement is complete and the contract has been awarded to ADAMS PRECISION HYDRAULICS LIMITED. The Centre used a below-threshold limited competition. There was one lot. The contract was signed on 14 August 2026 and runs from 14 August to 1 October 2026. Its value is £31,164 including gross value as published. The award is active, and the contract is active. The published information does not give a separate award date or describe the evaluation criteria.

This award shows demand from the National Oceanography Centre for specialist hydraulic repair and refit work on a research vessel. A credible competitor for a future requirement would need practical capability to supply and install marine hydraulic hoses, fittings and components, maintain and repair hydraulic systems, carry out crane and winch works, fabricate associated parts, and conduct load testing. The work combines several elements of a vessel refit, so suppliers able to coordinate these activities and complete them within a defined project period may be well placed. The selected supplier is a Southampton-based small business, demonstrating that a smaller specialist supplier competed successfully for this requirement. The procurement used limited competition, so familiarity with this buyer’s route to market may also matter when a similar requirement arises.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

RRS JC Hydraulic Refit Works

Notice Description

Hydraulic engineering works undertaken as part of the RRS James Cook refit, including the supply and installation of replacement hydraulic hoses, fittings and components, crane and winch works, repairs to hydraulic systems, associated fabrication works and load testing.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-078b53
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/098736-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50241100 - Vessel repair services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£31,164 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Oct 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
14 Aug 2026 - 1 Oct 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
National Oceanography Centre
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO14 3ZH
Postcode Area
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

ADAMS PRECISION HYDRAULICS LIMITED

Further Information

Notice Documents

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