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title: "TTHC/0017 Torpedoes Repair and Maintenance (TRAM)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d68e"
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# TTHC/0017 Torpedoes Repair and Maintenance (TRAM)

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d68e

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence, based in Bristol, United Kingdom, concluded a procurement process titled "TTHC/0017 Torpedoes Repair and Maintenance (TRAM)" within the security and defence materials industry. The focus of this service contract involves the in-service support of Spearfish Heavyweight and Sting Ray Lightweight torpedoes. On 1st July 2026, the contract was awarded to BAE Systems Surface Ships Ltd, a company located in Portsmouth, UK. This limited procurement procedure was negotiated without the publication of a contract notice due to technical reasons, as BAE Systems is uniquely positioned to fulfil the contract requirements. The contract will run for a period of 1,095 days, with a total value of £405,762,737.13.

This procurement presents significant business growth opportunities for suppliers of defence services that can deliver specialised maintenance and support for complex military equipment. As BAE Systems is the sole entity with the technical expertise, capacity, and requisite infrastructure, smaller subcontractors or partners with niche capabilities in military technology support might gain indirectly through collaboration on specific segments of the contract. Companies engaged in defence engineering, specialised component manufacturing, or logistic support would be well-suited to align themselves with the primary contractor to leverage this substantial service contract in the defence sector.

## Notice

In Service Support of the Spearfish Heavyweight and Sting Ray Lightweight torpedoes.

### Procurement Information

In accordance with regulation 4 of The Defence and Security Public Contracts (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (SI 2019/697) this procurement falls to be regulated under the provisions of the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011, as amended (in particular by SI 2019/697 and SI 2020/1450). Prior publication of a contract notice in the Official Journal of the European Union is no longer appropriate. It is considered that award of the contract using the negotiated procedure without prior publication of a contract notice in the UK e-notification service (as required by relevant legislation) is lawful in accordance with Regulation 16(1)(a)(ii) of the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011). This is due to technical reasons whereby BAE Systems is the only economic operator in the market with the necessary know-how, capacity and infrastructure that is able to provide the required level of expertise and support to meet the entire requirement without excessive or unacceptable risk. BAE Systems are the Design Authority for both the Spearfish and Sting Ray torpedoes. Both types of torpedo will be required to be supported during the contract. BAE, as the Design Authority, are therefore uniquely placed to undertake the requirement to support these torpedoes and incorporate the modifications having designed, certificated and supported the systems throughout their service life. The technical expertise within BAE Systems is key to the continued safety certification and maintenance to ensure a continued torpedo capability. BAE are the only organisation suitably qualified and experienced to provide the required level of support at an acceptable level of risk. Failure to implement suitable support would jeopardise the functionality of the systems and thus the safety of deployed personnel

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071789-2026 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated without publication of a contract notice |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £405,762,737 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Not specified |
| Postcode | N/A |
| Country | Not specified |
| ITL 1 | Not specified |
| ITL 2 | Not specified |
| ITL 3 | Not specified |
| Local authority | Not specified |
| Electoral ward | Not specified |
| Westminster constituency | Not specified |
| Delivery location | TLK12 Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BAE SYSTEMS SURFACE SHIPS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50600000 - Repair and maintenance services of security and defence materials

## Release History

- 29 Jul 2026 at 13:55 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071789-2026
- 29 Jul 2026 at 13:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071742-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://www.contracts.mod.uk

## Provenance

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