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Published 2 Jul 2026, 10:21 BST

Official UK procurement notice

Provision of Thruster Overhaul Components for the RSS James Cook

Official notice

Authority: National Oceanography Centre (Public body)

Below threshold - limited competition
Awarded value£170,852published contract · inc. VAT
Awarded 23 Jun 2026
Awarded to UK Docks Marine Services North Ltd

What is being bought

Published requirement description

This contract is for the supply of genuine Brunvoll OEM spare parts and associated specialist engineering services required to undertake the five-year overhaul of four Brunvoll thruster units installed on the RRS James Cook.

The scope includes the supply and installation of OEM replacement components, including propeller blade seal kits, propeller shaft seal assemblies, oil distributor assemblies, drive shaft seal kits, bearings, liners, rotational seal components, filters, grease, gaskets and associated consumables necessary to restore the thruster units to full operational condition.

The supplier shall provide all labour, supervision, mobilisation, demobilisation, travel and OEM-trained technicians required to undertake inspection, overhaul, refurbishment, installation and commissioning activities during the vessel refit period.

The works include inspection of underwater components, renewal of worn parts and seals, testing and completion of all servicing activities necessary to return the four thruster units to full operational service and ensure the continued operational capability of the RRS James Cook.

The lotProcurement structure

single lot · no lot value published

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record
Procedure method
Below threshold - limited competition
Legal basis
UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
Notice status
Awarded
Procurement threshold
Unspecified in notice
Regulatory regime
Standard
Commercial structure
Stand-alone contract (no framework)
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Unspecified in notice
Recurring procurement
Unspecified in notice
First published
2 Jul 2026, 10:21 BST
Last source update
2 Jul 2026, 10:21 BST
Authority reference
2026PRNOC-1173
FTS notice number
2026/S 000-062098
Latest notice
Contract details notice (UK7)
Delivery area
South West (UKK30)
Official registry OCID
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Notice history

1 event · 1 release on Find a Tender
  1. Contract details notice published
    2 Jul 2026, 10:21 BST
    UK7

Commercial outcome & contract awards

Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast
Awards 1
Awarded value (inc. VAT) £170,8521 contract inc. VAT; no net value published
Contracts signed 1latest 23 Jun 2026
Awarded toValueDateStatus
UK Docks Marine Services North Ltd£170,852 inc. VAT †—Awarded

Contracts

  • Contract 1 · UK Docks Marine Services North Ltd

    Signed
    23 Jun 2026
    Value
    £170,852 inc. VAT
    Period
    23 Jun 2026 – 1 Oct 2026 · up to 1 Nov 2026 with extensions
    Status
    active
    Extensions
    If an operational need is identified NOC may extend the agreement by giving a minimum of 30 days written notice. The extension will be up to a maximum of 30 days.

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

National Oceanography Centre

Contracting authorityPublic authority - sub-central government GB-CHC: 1185265 · GB-COH: 11444362 · GB-PPON: PYLV-3456-PMCQ National Oceanography Centre, Southampton, South East, SO14 3ZHContact email

Bidders & participating suppliers

1 commercial party on the notice

Official documents & specifications (1)

Official links; attachments are not copied

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