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    ContractsSteering and Rudder System Overhaul Services for RRS James Cook
    Awarded contract

    Steering and Rudder System Overhaul Services for RRS James Cook

    Status
    Awarded
    Published 10 Jul 2026

    Supply and overhaul services for RRS James Cook steering and rudder systems, including parts, engineering support, and sea trial assistance.

    🇬🇧United Kingdom· South EastPublished 10 Jul 2026· 3 months agoviaFind a Tender
    Status
    Awarded
    Published 10 Jul 2026

    Decision brief

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

    Suppliers

    1 supplier
    • SM
      STONE MARINE SERVICES LIMITED
    Lead contractor

    Lifecycle

    Awarded

    Contract awarded. Originally published 3 months ago.

    10 July 2026
    Awarded — no open tender advertised

    Brief

    This contract involves providing parts, components, and overhaul services for the RRS James Cook's steering and rudder systems during scheduled dry-dock. The scope includes supply of components compatible with the Van Der Velden RU930 rudder unit and Frydenbo steering gear, including actuators, pumps, valves, control and feedback equipment, plus a Van Der Velden ten-year overhaul kit and associated spare parts. The supplier must dispatch two qualified engineers to execute the complete overhaul, including system strip-down, component overhaul, reassembly, installation, and alignment of both the rudder and steering gear. Additional deliverables include functional testing, system commissioning, and support for sea trials as required. Suppliers should have demonstrated expertise in marine steering and rudder systems and familiarity with the specified equipment manufacturers.

    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%

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    Publisher
    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    find-tender.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    ocds-h6vhtk-06c8aa

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