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title: "715820471 - Pressure Hull Penetrators and Associated Cables and Connectors (PCC) - UK5"
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# 715820471 - Pressure Hull Penetrators and Associated Cables and Connectors (PCC) - UK5

Buyer: SUBMARINE DELIVERY AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067b08

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## Summary

The Submarine Delivery Agency, based in Bristol, UK, is conducting a procurement process titled "715820471 - Pressure Hull Penetrators and Associated Cables and Connectors (PCC) - UK5". This procurement falls under the industry category of strategic submarine nuclear fuelled, connection cables, and electrical components, and is situated in the UK. Currently, the process has reached the award stage, following a direct procurement method resulting in a direct award to AMETEK SCP, noted for being the sole supplier with the technical capability required. The contracting phase commences on 30th September 2026 and is set to conclude on 30th September 2031, with a contract value of £18,206,000 excluding VAT.

This tender represents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for large-scale technical suppliers specialising in submarine systems, electrical components, and connection cables. However, due to the specific technical and proprietary nature of the components involved, opportunities are primarily restricted to companies like AMETEK SCP with established expertise and a track record in fulfilling particular technical requirements. Other businesses in the electronics and technical support fields may find potential opportunities in subcontracting or collaborative ventures if compliant with provided specifications. As this tender underscores unique supplier engagement due to AMETEK SCP's extensive proprietary processes, it indeed offers limited direct competition but contributes to strategic business expansion for the awarded supplier.

## Notice

The Authority has a requirement for a new contract to support Pressure Hull Penetrators and any associated cables & connectors. There is an enduring requirement for the continued procurement, repair, overhaul, and Post Design Services 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.

### Procurement Information

A direct award of the Contract to AMETEK SCP can be justified in accordance with the Direct Award procedure set out in section 41 of the Procurement Act 2023 (PA23), and in particular, the direct award justification grounds set out in Schedule 5, Paragraphs 6 and 7 of the PA23. The conditions set out at paragraph 6 of Schedule 5 are met as AMETEK SCP is the sole supplier that is technically capable of delivering and integrating PPENs and the associated cabling into Astute Class submarines. AMETEK currently carries out the installation, termination, and sealing of PPENs and cabling using proprietary processes that no other supplier can provide or replicate. This is due to the specialist tooling, technical documentation, and unique processes required to design, manufacture, seal, install, and certify PPENs and related cabling assemblies. The Authority does not hold the rights to access or share this proprietary tooling or technical documentation with third parties, preventing the work from being undertaken by any alternative contractors. In relation to Paragraph 7 of Schedule 5, the PPENs and associated external cabling were originally designed as "fit and forget" equipment and installed during platform construction, when AMETEK was contracted as a supplier to the Authority by BAE Systems. The current requirement concerns the procurement and support of AMETEK owned NSNs, to which only AMETEK holds the rights. Any alternative cabling solutions would be incompatible with the systems already installed and would necessitate a complete redesign, which falls outside the scope of this requirement. Operational availability requirements require a support arrangement that enables rapid deployment to UK and overseas bases, diagnosis of failures, and OEM-backed repair. This requires immediate access to AMETEK spares, tooling, and SQEP personnel. Given the bespoke nature of the equipment, proprietary processes and technical documentation involved, and ITAR controls, AMETEK have been identified as the only supplier that can deliver this requirement. It is the Authority's position, for the reasons set out above, that only AMETEK can meet the Authority's requirements for both supply and technical support of the AMETEK-owned NSNs for Astute Class submarines.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038743-2026 |
| Notice type | UK5 - Transparency Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Planning, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 30 Apr 2026 |
| Award date | 28 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 29 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £18,206,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £18,206,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SUBMARINE DELIVERY AGENCY |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AMETEK SCP |

## 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

- 28 Apr 2026 at 14:36 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038743-2026
- 1 Apr 2026 at 14:55 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030510-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038743-2026
  28th April 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030510-2026
  1st April 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/submarine-delivery-agency
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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