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title: "Cables and Connectors - PN"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06a873"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "SUBMARINE DELIVERY AGENCY"
published: "2026-05-29"
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# Cables and Connectors - PN

Buyer: SUBMARINE DELIVERY AGENCY  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06a873

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## Summary

The Submarine Delivery Agency, a central government public authority based in Bristol, UK, is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process. The tender is titled "Cables and Connectors - PN", with a focus on goods in the defence and security sector. The process involves establishing a contract to supply critical components such as Pressure Hull Glands, Cable Harnesses, and related equipment for the Royal Navy's submarine fleet, aimed at maintaining operational readiness and safety. The procurement, anticipated to be carried out as a direct award under the Procurement Act 2023, is scheduled to commence in August 2027 and run for a minimum of four years, with opportunities for extension up to six years. The planned value of the contract is approximately £20 million, and future notices are expected by 1st July 2026.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for suppliers specialising in marine cables and connectors, particularly those capable of providing technical support and post-design services. SMEs with expertise in defence-related manufacturing and service provision are especially well-suited to compete for this direct award, offering them a unique chance to secure long-term revenue with a high-profile government client. Engaging in this procurement could enhance a company's portfolio and reputation within the defence and security sectors.

## Notice

The primary aim of this procurement is to establish a contract that ensures the continued supply, technical support and post-design services for Pressure Hull Glands (PHG), Cable Harnesses, Cryocon Rings, Sintered Glass Penetrators (SGP) and associated equipment fitted to the Royal Navy's submarine fleet, in order to maintain safety, availability and Continuous At Sea Deterrence (CASD). The contract term is anticipated to be a minimum of 4 years in length. Previous attempts to compete this requirement and continued market engagement indicate that the most appropriate route to market is via the Direct Award procedure, under the Procurement Act 2023. This is subject to confirmation following internal testing of this assumption against the legal parameters outlined within Schedule 5 of the Procurement Act.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050673-2026 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Jul 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 19 Aug 2027 - 19 Aug 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £16,666,666 |
| 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

- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

### Codes

- 44322200 - Cable connectors

## Release History

- 29 May 2026 at 09:34 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050673-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050673-2026
  29th 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

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