Award

RRS Sir David Attenborough (SDA) Refit Contract 2025

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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Award

12 Feb 2025 at 11:50

Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation has awarded a contract titled "RRS Sir David Attenborough (SDA) Refit Contract 2025" for ship maintenance services in the category of Repair and Maintenance Services of Ships (CPV: 50241000). The procurement process was conducted through a negotiated procedure without prior publication, and the contract was awarded on 11 February 2025. The contract commenced on 17 February 2025 and will run until 31 October 2025. The services will be delivered across various regions, including British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The total value of the contract is £38,000,000 GBP.

This contract provides significant opportunities for businesses involved in ship repair and maintenance, particularly larger enterprises with the capacity to handle extensive and highly technical projects. Companies with proven expertise in maritime services that can operate internationally are well-suited to participate in similar future procurements. The procurement method underscores the importance of having established relationships and the ability to negotiate complex service requirements directly with leading authorities such as UK Research & Innovation.

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Notice Title

RRS Sir David Attenborough (SDA) Refit Contract 2025

Notice Description

This is a Contract Award for ship maintenance services. The Contract was awarded following a negotiated procedure without prior publication, in accordance with Regulation 32(2)(b)(ii) of the Public Contract Regulations.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2af7dc6b-9c64-4ae2-872c-2f83a356bc77
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/99cff0f8-619f-4d67-ac75-ed5eac5c7d9a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50241000 - Repair and maintenance services of ships

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£38,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£38,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
17 Feb 2025 - 31 Oct 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
kate.richardson@ukri.org
Contact Phone
+447562167366

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FL
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ORSKOV YARD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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