---
title: "Provision of Capstan Repair Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05a00d"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NATIONAL OCEANOGRAPHY CENTRE"
published: "2025-09-23"
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# Provision of Capstan Repair Services

Buyer: NATIONAL OCEANOGRAPHY CENTRE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05a00d

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## Summary

The National Oceanography Centre, a sub-central government public authority, has completed the procurement process for the "Provision of Capstan Repair Services" at their Southampton location in the United Kingdom. This tender, identified as NOCP00614, required a single refurbishment of a Hydraulic Capstan Motor used on their vessels, to be conducted on-site to minimise downtime and maintain service continuity. The procurement followed a direct method below the threshold, executed without competition. The contract commenced on 23rd September 2025 and will conclude on 22nd September 2026, with the gross value of the contract amounting to £42,813.77. The award was granted to ADAMS PRECISION HYDRAULICS LIMITED, based in Southampton, indicating the project is part of the services and goods provision domain within the maritime equipment maintenance category.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in hydraulic systems, particularly those capable of executing quick-turnaround on-site repairs. Enterprises equipped with expertise in handling marine equipment and addressing reliability concerns would find beneficial growth opportunities through such public procurement processes. Small to medium-sized enterprises like ADAMS PRECISION HYDRAULICS LIMITED, which successfully secured this contract, are well-suited to compete in similar procurement scenarios, potentially expanding their market reach within the public sector by delivering specialised services that meet the buyer's operational requirements.

## Notice

The requirement is for the refurbishment of a Hydraulic Capstan Motor used on our vessels. The supplier will be responsible for replacing all seals and pins as necessary and re-designing the casing drain to prevent condensation build-up. This work is essential to address both immediate operational needs and to mitigate long-term reliability issues. The total quantity required is one refurbishment, to be supplied on-site at short notice to minimise vessel downtime and ensure continuity of service.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058861-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 22 Sep 2025 - 22 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £35,687 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NATIONAL OCEANOGRAPHY CENTRE |
| Locality | SOUTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO14 3ZH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ32 Southampton |
| Local authority | Southampton |
| Electoral ward | Bargate |
| Westminster constituency | Southampton Itchen |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ADAMS PRECISION HYDRAULICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50200000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to aircraft, railways, roads and marine equipment

## Release History

- 23 Sep 2025 at 11:05 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058861-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058861-2025
  23rd September 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://ap-hydraulics.co.uk/
- https://noc.ac.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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