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title: "Provision of Maintenance Services for Hydraulic Repairs to the Discovery"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0671ba"
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# Provision of Maintenance Services for Hydraulic Repairs to the Discovery

Buyer: NATIONAL OCEANOGRAPHY CENTRE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0671ba

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## Summary

The procurement process led by the National Oceanography Centre, based in Southampton, UK, focuses on the "Provision of Maintenance Services for Hydraulic Repairs to the Discovery". This contract, awarded to ADAMS PRECISION HYDRAULICS LIMITED, covers essential maintenance and routine overhaul of RRS Discovery's scientific winch systems crucial for oceanographic research. The project falls within the category of "Repair, maintenance and associated services related to marine and other equipment" and was completed without competition due to it being below the threshold. The contract commenced on 20th March 2026 and is set to end on 20th April 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in marine equipment repair and maintenance. It is particularly suited for firms with proven expertise in hydraulic systems and OEM specifications adherence. Large-scale companies like ADAMS PRECISION HYDRAULICS LIMITED, with capabilities to perform complex technical repairs and post-overhaul testing, are ideal contenders. As the project involves ensuring critical infrastructure's operational integrity, businesses that can provide high-quality components and services aligned with industry standards will benefit from such opportunities, potentially enhancing their portfolio and expanding within the marine services industry.

## Notice

The required services/works comprise essential maintenance and routine overhaul of RRS Discovery scientific winch systems in support of oceanographic research, including replacement of pendulum rams on the waist P-frame (using NOC-provided overhauled spares), replacement of hydraulic hoses for the aft A-frame and main crane, and dismantling/overhaul of hydraulic winch gearboxes to identify the source of metallic fragments/debris and repair/overhaul as required. All repairs must be carried out to OEM specifications and relevant ISO standards using OEM or equivalent standard spares, with successful post-overhaul operational testing completed to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026405-2026 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 20 Mar 2026 - 20 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £95,720 |

## 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

- 50240000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to marine and other equipment

## Release History

- 23 Mar 2026 at 15:50 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026405-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026405-2026
  23rd March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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