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title: "Provision of of Steering and Rudder System Overhaul Services for RRS James Cook"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06c8aa"
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published: "2026-07-10"
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# Provision of of Steering and Rudder System Overhaul Services for RRS James Cook

Buyer: NATIONAL OCEANOGRAPHY CENTRE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c8aa

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by the National Oceanography Centre, focused on the overhaul of the steering and rudder system of the RRS James Cook. This tender falls under the marine equipment and repair services category, with operations centred around Southampton, United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted through a limited competition method below the threshold, and it has reached the award stage, with the contract signed on 6th July 2026. The contracting authority, a public sub-central government entity, enlisted Stone Marine Services Limited as the supplier. The contract period starts on 7th July 2026 and will run until 1st July 2027, with a potential extension of up to 12 months.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in marine equipment supply and ship repair services. Companies with expertise in ship component overhauls, particularly for steering and rudder systems, would find this tender advantageous. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs), like the awarded Stone Marine Services Limited, that can provide parts, engineering expertise, and on-site service support are particularly well-suited to compete in this type of procurement process. Opportunities for further engagements arise through possible contract extensions, setting a fertile ground for business growth and collaboration with the National Oceanography Centre.

## Notice

The contract is with the provision parts and components to the RSS James Cook, with the goal of providing and overhaul to the ship's steering and rudder system during the upcoming dry-dock. The parts and components that are being received are appropriate for use for the Van Der Velden rudder unit RU930 and the Frydenbo steering gear, both of which are on the ship. The supplier will be providing the associated actuators, pumps, valves, control and feedback equipment and a Van Der Velden ten-year overhaul kit and associated spares. To complete the provision of the requirement, the supplier will dispatch two engineers as part of the contract to complete the overhaul by stripping, overhauling, reassembling, installing and aligning the rudder and steering gear. Then completing the function test, commission and where required, support sea trials.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065225-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 6 Jul 2026 - 1 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £54,677 |

## 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 | STONE MARINE SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 34930000 - Marine equipment
- 50241000 - Repair and maintenance services of ships

## Release History

- 10 Jul 2026 at 13:32 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065225-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065225-2026
  10th July 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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