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title: "715860474 - Submarine Switchgear and Distribution - UK1"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06a0eb"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "SUBMARINE DELIVERY AGENCY"
published: "2026-05-22"
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# 715860474 - Submarine Switchgear and Distribution - UK1

Buyer: SUBMARINE DELIVERY AGENCY  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06a0eb

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## Summary

The Submarine Delivery Agency, a central government public authority based in Bristol, UK, is in the planning stage of procuring Submarine Switchgear and Distribution Equipment for UK Submarines and Surface Ships. The procurement is titled "715860474 - Submarine Switchgear and Distribution - UK1" and falls under the goods category with an industry classification related to submarines. The estimated contract value is £40,000,000, with a commencement expected on 2nd August 2027, extending through to 1st August 2032, with possible extensions until 2034. Key dates include a future notice release on 14th July 2026. This procurement is a planned notice, indicating imminent market engagement to follow as more details become available.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in the manufacture and supply of submarine equipment. Companies with expertise in electrical distribution systems for marine applications and a robust supply chain can find growth potential in this procurement. As the project develops, businesses with capabilities to design, test, and deliver advanced switchgear solutions will be well-suited to compete. Given the scale and complexity of the requirements, collaborations or partnerships with other firms might enhance competitiveness and offer diversified risk management approaches.

## Notice

The Submarine Delivery Agency (SDA) has a requirement for the Supply and Support of Submarine Switchgear and Distribution Equipment for UK Submarines and Surface Ships. This UK1 Pipeline Notice is issued for information purposes only. Detailed information is not available at this stage and will be provided through future notices as the requirement develops. Interested parties should note the following: * Suppliers are requested not to contact any representatives of the Authority regarding this potential requirement until further formal communication is issued via official notices. * This Pipeline Notice is intended solely to alert the market to a potential future requirement. It does not constitute a formal request for Expressions of Interest (EOI) nor a commitment to undertake a procurement exercise. * The anticipated publication date of the UK4 Tender Notice, along with indicative contract value, start date, and end date, remain provisional and are subject to change.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047768-2026 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 14 Jul 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Aug 2027 - 1 Aug 2032 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £33,333,333 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

### Codes

- 35512000 - Submarines

## Release History

- 22 May 2026 at 11:11 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047768-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047768-2026
  22nd May 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

## Provenance

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