Sub Sea Sector
Supplier Capability Information for the Sub Sea Sector
Why buyers in the Sub Sea sector can choose WKW:
Cyber Essentials, ISO accredited, and fully GDPR compliant for complete data and process integrity.
Over 40 years of experience delivering precision components for critical industries.
Proven commitment to sustainability, quality and reliability whilst supporting the sub sea and Oil & Gas sectors.
Located in the North of England with full in house machining, inspection, and assembly capability.
WKW is a collaborative, forward thinking partner dedicated to delivering excellence on every project.
1. Cybersecurity & Data Protection
Are you Cyber Essentials or Cyber Essentials Plus certified?
Yes — fully Cyber Essentials certified, meeting UK Government and subsea-sector cybersecurity expectations.
How do you protect CAD data, operational drawings and confidential system specifications?
All digital project data is stored on encrypted UK-based servers, protected by MFA, access controls and monitored firewalls.
How do you ensure GDPR-compliant handling of project documentation and encrypted data exchange?
Fully GDPR compliant, with secure file transfer portals, strict retention policies and NDA-backed subcontractor controls where applicable.
We want to make working with WKW straight forward.
We understand their will be questions for us a new precision engineering supplier in your procurement framework, here a few answers that might be useful, and please do contact us with any more you may have:
2. Quality Management & Compliance
What QMS certifications do you hold?
Certified to ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, with full traceability from material intake to final inspection.
How do you ensure traceability for safety-critical subsea components?
Use of CMM, pressure testing and NDT for subsea reliability.
What inspection systems do you use?
Process documentation includes 100%, AQL, FAIRs, CoCs and controlled production records.
3. Technical Capabilities & Experience
What experience do you have supplying parts for subsea systems?
40+ years producing precision components for offshore, subsea tooling, ROV systems and deep-water infrastructure.
Which manufacturing and finishing capabilities are in-house?
In-house CNC milling, turning, EDM, gear cutting, grinding, assembly and testing.
Can you support corrosion-resistant and pressure-rated components?
Experienced with super duplex, Inconel, Monel, stainless steels and marine-grade alloys.
4. Environmental & Material Performance
How do you ensure materials meet subsea corrosion and pressure requirements?
We source materials only from validated suppliers with full 3.1/3.2 certification.
Can you provide verification testing?
Pressure and hydrostatic testing are available, with documented qualification results.
5. Delivery, Lead Times & Resilience
How do you manage long lead-time alloys?
Early material reservation and multiple approved suppliers for critical alloys.
What production planning systems do you use?
ERP-driven production planning ensures transparent project milestones.
Can you maintain supply continuity for multi-year projects?
Proven track record delivering long-term offshore and subsea contracts.
6. Health, Safety & Workforce Competence
What HSE systems are in place?
ISO 45001 H&S system, regular audits, risk assessments, and mandatory training.
How do you ensure workforce competence for subsea sector work?
Skilled workforce with sector-specific training for the working environment.
7. Innovation & Collaboration
Are you open to joint R&D or prototype trials?
Yes — we support R&D, prototyping, DFM consultation and iterative testing.
How do you invest in continual improvement?
Ongoing investment in automation, metrology and digital manufacturing systems.
