AwardedAwarded 23 June 2026
Provision of Thruster Overhaul Components for the RSS James Cook
National Oceanography Centre · Local or regional public body
In brief
National Oceanography Centre awarded this contract to UK Docks Marine Services North Limited on 23 June 2026.
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What the notice says
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.
Who won
| Winner | Value | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| UK Docks Marine Services North Limited (SME) | — | 23 June 2026 to 1 October 2026 |
Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.
Timeline
- Contract details notice · UK7, notice 062098-2026
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From notice 062098-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 2 July 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.