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    ContractsBrunvoll Thruster Overhaul and Spare Parts Supply for RRS James Cook
    Awarded contract

    Brunvoll Thruster Overhaul and Spare Parts Supply for RRS James Cook

    Status
    Awarded
    Published 2 Jul 2026

    Supply and installation of Brunvoll thruster components and specialist overhaul services for four thruster units on the RRS James Cook research vessel.

    🇬🇧United Kingdom· South EastPublished 2 Jul 2026· 1 months agoviaFind a Tender
    Status
    Awarded
    Published 2 Jul 2026

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      Not disclosed
      Source did not declare a figure
    • Closing date
      Rolling
      No closing date published
    • Sector
      Engineering
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom
      South East

    Suppliers

    1 supplier
    • UD
      UK DOCKS MARINE SERVICES NORTH LIMITED
    Lead contractor

    Lifecycle

    Awarded

    Contract awarded. Originally published 1 months ago.

    2 July 2026
    Awarded — no open tender advertised

    Brief

    This contract involves the supply of genuine Brunvoll OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) spare parts and specialized engineering services for a comprehensive five-year overhaul of four Brunvoll thruster units installed on the RRS James Cook research vessel. Scope of Work: - 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 - Complete inspection of underwater thruster components - Renewal of all worn parts and seals - Full testing and commissioning of thruster units Supplier Responsibilities: - Provide all labour, supervision, and OEM-trained technicians - Handle mobilization and demobilization - Cover travel expenses for technicians - Execute inspection, overhaul, refurbishment, installation, and commissioning activities during the vessel refit period - Ensure all four thruster units are restored to full operational condition and ready for service This opportunity is ideal for suppliers with expertise in Brunvoll thruster systems and experience working on research vessel refits.

    Track record

    4 awards · 4 winners
    Open field

    No single supplier dominates the field.

    In transport logistics, NATIONAL OCEANOGRAPHY CENTRE has awarded 4 contracts to 4 suppliers.

    Who wins here
    1. Neuver Maritime AS1× · 25%
    2. UK DOCKS MARINE SERVICES NORTH LIMITED1× · 25%
    3. STONE MARINE SERVICES LIMITED1× · 25%
    4. EIVA a/s1× · 25%

    Across transport logistics, the most active winners are DENNIS EAGLE LIMITED, MAN TRUCK BUS GERMANY LTD, ROSENBAUER DEUTSCHLAND GMBH — the field to beat, or your route in as a partner.

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    Publisher
    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    find-tender.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    ocds-h6vhtk-06c20a
    NO
    Buyer
    NATIONAL OCEANOGRAPHY CENTRE
    Sector
    Engineering