Submarine Switchgear - Request for Information (RFI)
Details
- Buyer
- Ministry of Defence
- Published
- 13 August 2026
- Submission
- 3 September 2026
- Source
- uk:bravosolution
Tender description
The Submarine Switchgear contract requirement encompasses all Switchboard, Load Centre and Supply cubicle (i.e. Battery and Propulsion) equipment fitted to UK submarines. The Submarine Delivery Agency (SDA) has a requirement to procure Submarine Switchgear and Distribution. Consequently, the Authority seeks to assess the commercial market’s capability to tender solutions that meet this future procurement need. This process will enable the Authority to plan activities effectively and may assist in shaping the future procurement strategy and defining the scope of the requirement. For further details, please refer to the attached Request for Information (RFI), which is included as part of this Opportunity Listing. The Authority welcomes responses to the questions outlined in Annex A. Organisation interested in providing information are invited to contact Holly Watson via Holly.Watson124@mod.gov.uk The RFI closure date is 02/09/2026 at 23:59 This RFI does not represent a contractual commitment of any kind at this time. Any work undergone as a result of this request is done so at your organisation's risk.
Timeline
- Completed: Tender published13 August 2026Current notice
- Completed: Submission date3 September 2026
About the buyer
The Ministry of Defence is a ministerial department that runs its acquisition and procurement activity through a dedicated commercial function, led by the Director Commercial. Defence Equipment & Support buys, supports and supplies equipment such as jets, warships and armoured vehicles for the armed forces. Many purchasing agreements sit on the MOD Framework Library, its central list of framework routes to market.
Over the past 5 years, most of the Ministry of Defence's contract awards have been in IT services, architectural and engineering services and repair and maintenance.
Decision makers
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| Contact name | Job title | Phone number | Work email |
|---|---|---|---|
| Head of Procurement | +44 •••• •••••• | ••••••••@ministry-of-defence.gov | |
| Commercial Director | +44 •••• •••••• | ••••••••@ministry-of-defence.gov | |
| Procurement Manager | +44 •••• •••••• | ••••••••@ministry-of-defence.gov | |
| Category Lead | +44 •••• •••••• | ••••••••@ministry-of-defence.gov | |
| Senior Buyer | +44 •••• •••••• | ••••••••@ministry-of-defence.gov | |
| Contracts Manager | +44 •••• •••••• | ••••••••@ministry-of-defence.gov |
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