---
title: "RRS JC Hydraulic Refit Works"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-078b53"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "National Oceanography Centre"
published: "2026-10-20"
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# RRS JC Hydraulic Refit Works

Buyer: National Oceanography Centre  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-078b53

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## Summary

The National Oceanography Centre commissioned hydraulic engineering works for the refit of the research vessel RRS James Cook. The work covered supplying and fitting replacement hydraulic hoses, fittings and components; crane and winch work; repairs to hydraulic systems; associated fabrication; and load testing. The requirement was classified as vessel repair services. The Centre is based in Southampton, and the work relates to the vessel refit; no delivery location is stated.

The procurement is complete and the contract has been awarded to ADAMS PRECISION HYDRAULICS LIMITED. The Centre used a below-threshold limited competition. There was one lot. The contract was signed on 14 August 2026 and runs from 14 August to 1 October 2026. Its value is £31,164 including gross value as published. The award is active, and the contract is active. The published information does not give a separate award date or describe the evaluation criteria.

This award shows demand from the National Oceanography Centre for specialist hydraulic repair and refit work on a research vessel. A credible competitor for a future requirement would need practical capability to supply and install marine hydraulic hoses, fittings and components, maintain and repair hydraulic systems, carry out crane and winch works, fabricate associated parts, and conduct load testing. The work combines several elements of a vessel refit, so suppliers able to coordinate these activities and complete them within a defined project period may be well placed. The selected supplier is a Southampton-based small business, demonstrating that a smaller specialist supplier competed successfully for this requirement. The procurement used limited competition, so familiarity with this buyer’s route to market may also matter when a similar requirement arises.

## Notice

Hydraulic engineering works undertaken as part of the RRS James Cook refit, including the supply and installation of replacement hydraulic hoses, fittings and components, crane and winch works, repairs to hydraulic systems, associated fabrication works and load testing.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/098736-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 20 Oct 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 14 Aug 2026 - 1 Oct 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £31,164 |

## 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 |
| Postcode area | 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 | ADAMS PRECISION HYDRAULICS LIMITED |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50241100 - Vessel repair services

## Release History

- 20 Oct 2026 at 08:12 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/098736-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/098736-2026
  20th October 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://ap-hydraulics.co.uk/
- https://noc.ac.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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