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    ContractsCapacitor Bank Replacement for RRS Sir David Attenborough
    Awarded contract

    Capacitor Bank Replacement for RRS Sir David Attenborough

    Awarded
    €49.9k
    Published 4 Jun 2026

    Supply and installation of replacement capacitor bank components and labour services for the Royal Research Ship Sir David Attenborough.

    🇬🇧United Kingdom· EnglandPublished 4 Jun 2026· 2 months agoviaFind a Tender
    Awarded
    €49.9k
    Published 4 Jun 2026

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      €49,894
      Euros
    • Closing date
      Rolling
      No closing date published
    • Sector
      Engineering
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom
      England

    Suppliers

    1 supplier
    • KM
      Kongsberg Maritime AS
    Lead contractor

    Lifecycle

    Awarded

    Contract awarded. Originally published 2 months ago.

    4 June 2026
    Awarded — no open tender advertised

    Brief

    This procurement opportunity is for the supply of parts and labour required to replace the capacitor bank on the RRS Sir David Attenborough research vessel. The project involves sourcing replacement capacitor components and installation services to restore electrical power management systems to full operational capacity. Suppliers should have expertise in marine electrical systems and capacitor replacement work. This is a straightforward parts and labour contract suitable for marine engineering specialists and electrical equipment suppliers.

    Track record

    9 awards · 9 winners
    Open field

    No single supplier dominates the field.

    In engineering, UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) has awarded 9 contracts to 9 suppliers.

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    2. Prior Power Solutions Ltd1× · 11%
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    4. Kongsberg Maritime AS1× · 11%
    5. System Five Services Ltd1× · 11%
    6. SKF Magnetic Bearings1× · 11%

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    Publisher
    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    find-tender.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    ocds-h6vhtk-06ad2f
    UR
    Buyer
    UK Research & Innovation (UKRI)
    Sector
    Engineering