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Provision of Thruster Overhaul Components for the RSS James Cook

National Oceanography Centre · Contract details notice on Find a Tender

Tender information last checkedLast checked 27 Sept 2026, 08:41.

Opportunity overview

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.

Awarded to

Amounts belong to published awards or contracts. Where several suppliers share one value, it is labelled as shared and is not a supplier-specific allocation.

Published award value
Value not stated
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
22 Jun 2026
Award ID
1
Status
active
Identifier
GB-COH 01297874
Location
South Shields, UKC22, NE33 1LH, United Kingdom

Classification

No classification was supplied.

Lots

  • Lot 1Value not stated

Documents and notices

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
2026PRNOC-1173
Status
complete
Procurement Method
limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition

Legal basis

Id
2023/54
Scheme
UKPGA

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Status
complete

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Name
National Oceanography Centre
Id
GB-COH-11444362

Identifier

Scheme
GB-COH
Id
11444362

Additional Identifiers

Entry 1
Scheme
GB-CHC
Id
1185265
Entry 2
Scheme
GB-SC
Id
SC049896
Entry 3
Scheme
GB-PPON
Id
PYLV-3456-PMCQ

Address

Street Address
National Oceanography Centre
Locality
Southampton
Postal Code
SO14 3ZH
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Region
UKJ32

Contact

Roles

buyer

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Id
publicAuthoritySubCentralGovernment
Description
Public authority - sub-central government
Organisation 2
Name
UK DOCKS MARINE SERVICES NORTH LIMITED
Id
GB-COH-01297874

Identifier

Scheme
GB-COH
Id
01297874

Additional Identifiers

Entry 1
Scheme
GB-PPON
Id
PWNP-5472-DQXM

Address

Street Address
River Drive
Locality
South Shields
Postal Code
NE33 1LH
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Region
UKC22

Contact

Roles

supplier

Details

Scale
sme
Vcse
No

Award information

Award 1
Id
1
Status
active
Main Procurement Category
goods

Items

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
34930000
Description
Marine equipment
Entry 2
Scheme
CPV
Id
50241000
Description
Repair and maintenance services of ships

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKK30
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Additional Procurement Categories

services

Suppliers

Supplier 1
Id
GB-COH-01297874
Name
UK DOCKS MARINE SERVICES NORTH LIMITED

Related lots

1

Contracts and changes

Entry 1
Id
1
Award ID
1
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes
Above Threshold
No
Date Signed
23 Jun 2026, 00:00

Period

Starts
23 Jun 2026, 00:00
Ends
1 Oct 2026, 23:59
Max Extent Date
1 Nov 2026, 23:59

Renewal

Description
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.

Value

Including VAT
170,852.01
Currency
GBP

Documents

Entry 1
Id
062098-2026
Document Type
contractNotice
Notice Type
UK7
Description
Contract details notice on Find a Tender
Published
2 Jul 2026, 10:21
Format
text/html

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Southampton · UKJ32 · SO14 3ZH · United Kingdom

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

1 VERSION
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