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title: "Pressure Hull Penetrators and Associated Cables and Connectors (PCC)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04c23f"
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published: "2024-12-12"
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# Pressure Hull Penetrators and Associated Cables and Connectors (PCC)

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04c23f

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has announced a tender for the supply and support of Pressure Hull Penetrators (PPEN's), including any associated cables and connectors, specifically for nuclear-fuelled strategic submarines. The contract includes procurement, repair, overhaul, and post-design services (PDS) associated with Ametek equipment and components installed in submarines. It also encompasses technical support and documentation updates. The procurement falls under the "goods" category, with a focus on strategic submarine nuclear-fuelled equipment, connection cables, and electrical components. Interested suppliers must submit their pre-qualification questionnaires by 31st January 2025. The tender is currently in the active stage and employs a restricted procurement method for selective tendering. The authority has asked for responses to be submitted via an e-Tendering system.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in marine equipment, electrical components, and technical support services. Companies with expertise in submarine components and a capability for quick defect response times would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The contract's long duration of approximately five years and the Ministry of Defence's involvement underscore the potential for long-term business growth and stability. Small to medium-sized enterprises with relevant experience and infrastructure to meet the stringent technical and support requirements are encouraged to express their interest and register on the eSourcing portal to participate in this procurement exercise.

## Notice

The Authority has a requirement for a new contract to support Pressure Hull Penetrators (PPEN's), and any associated cables & connectors. There is an enduring requirement for the continued procurement, repair, overhaul, and Post Design Services (PDS) for equipment and stores associated with Ametek equipment and their components fitted to Submarines, as well as the provision of technical support, including updates to technical manuals, maintenance manuals, books of reference and safety documentation. The support elements to this requirement will request the Contractor for a fast defect response time that will be within a 48-hour timescale from receipt of the defect details from Platform Equipment Delivery Team (SDA-PEDT), this can include waterfront assistance, or support over telephone or email. The SDA-PEDT intends to competitively assess, select, and award a contract to deliver and support the PPEN's and all associated cables and connectors.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040134-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS34 8JH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Stoke Park & Cheswick |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

### Codes

- 31224400 - Connection cables
- 31681400 - Electrical components
- 35512100 - Strategic submarine nuclear fuelled

## Release History

- 12 Dec 2024 at 15:46 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040134-2024
- 4 Dec 2024 at 15:19 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039096-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.contracts.mod.uk

## Provenance

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