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    ContractsRRS James Cook Hydraulic System Refit and Installation
    Awarded contract

    RRS James Cook Hydraulic System Refit and Installation

    Status
    Awarded
    Published 20 Oct 2026

    Supply and install hydraulic components, conduct system repairs, and perform load testing for the RRS James Cook vessel refit project.

    🇬🇧United Kingdom· South EastPublished 20 Oct 2026· 3 weeks agoviaFind a Tender
    Status
    Awarded
    Published 20 Oct 2026

    Decision brief

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

    Suppliers

    1 supplier
    • AP
      ADAMS PRECISION HYDRAULICS LIMITED
    Lead contractor

    Lifecycle

    Awarded

    Contract awarded. Originally published 3 weeks ago.

    20 October 2026
    Awarded — no open tender advertised

    Brief

    This opportunity involves comprehensive hydraulic engineering works for the RRS James Cook research vessel refit. Services required include: supply and installation of replacement hydraulic hoses, fittings, and components; crane and winch operation and installation; repairs and refurbishment of existing hydraulic systems; associated metal fabrication work; and load testing of all hydraulic equipment to ensure safe operation. Suppliers should have expertise in marine hydraulic systems, experience with research vessel equipment, and capability to perform specialized fabrication and testing work.

    Track record

    4 awards · 4 winners
    Open panel

    Mostly framework call-offs rather than head-to-head competition.

    In facilities management, NATIONAL OCEANOGRAPHY CENTRE has awarded 4 contracts to 4 suppliers.

    Who wins here
    1. SOFTCAT PLC1× · 25%
    2. VIZST TECHNOLOGY LTD1× · 25%
    3. ADAMS PRECISION HYDRAULICS LIMITED1× · 25%
    4. Ocf Plc1× · 25%

    Across facilities management, the most active winners are NHS SUPPLY CHAIN COORDINATION LIMITED NHSSC SCCL, TUNSTALL HEALTHCARE UK LTD, NHS ENGLAND — the field to beat, or your route in as a partner.

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    Licence
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    Record ID
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