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title: "UK4 - Tender Notice"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068e6c"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "SUBMARINE DELIVERY AGENCY"
published: "2026-04-30"
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# UK4 - Tender Notice

Buyer: SUBMARINE DELIVERY AGENCY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068e6c

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## Summary

The Submarine Delivery Agency, a central government public authority, is undertaking an open procurement process titled "UK4 - Tender Notice" for an enabling contract concerning marine foam fenders at HMNB Devonport, Plymouth, UKK41 region. This procurement falls under the goods category within the defence and security sector. The total estimated contract value is £927,000 gross, with the tender process set to conclude on 26 May 2026, and the potential award expected by 9 June 2026. Interested suppliers must submit their tenders in English through the Defence Sourcing Portal, ensuring registration. The contract period spans from 19 June 2026 to 18 June 2029.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in manufacturing and supplying marine fenders, particularly those capable of accommodating flexible order volumes and specifications. SMEs are encouraged to participate, with the procurement method being an open procedure, suggesting a straightforward participation process. The evaluation criteria favour businesses that offer a blend of competitive pricing and technical capability, with a 70% focus on the latter, including a 10% emphasis on social value. This tender can catalyse growth and visibility for suitable vendors looking to expand their footprint within government and defence sectors.

## Notice

Enabling Contract of Marine Foam Fenders for HMNB Devonport. The Authority seeks to establish a 3 year enabling contract for the supply and delivery of foam fenders to meet operational requirements across HMNB Devonport. The Authority does not commit to fixed order volumes or specific sizes throughout the contract term. However, for the purposes of tender evaluation, a set of core sizes and indicative annual quantities has been defined in the statement of requirements document. This contract will allow goods to be called off as required, subject to operational priorities and available funding.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039881-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 26 May 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 18 Jun 2026 - 18 Jun 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £772,500 |
| Lots value | £772,500 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SUBMARINE DELIVERY AGENCY |
| Locality | PLYMOUTH |
| Post town | Plymouth |
| Postcode | PL2 2BG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK41 Plymouth |
| Local authority | Plymouth |
| Electoral ward | Devonport |
| Westminster constituency | Plymouth Sutton and Devonport |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England), TLK41 Plymouth |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34516000 - Marine fenders

## Release History

- 30 Apr 2026 at 12:01 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039881-2026
- 29 Apr 2026 at 15:41 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039434-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039881-2026
  30th April 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039434-2026
  29th April 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://contracts.mod.uk/go/14960996019DDE412318
- https://contracts.mod.uk/go/14960996019DDE412318DefenceSourcingPortal,suppliersmustberegisteredontheDSPtoviewtheopportunity.
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/submarine-delivery-agency
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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