Tender

Provision of Vessel Licensing

INTERNATIONAL NUCLEAR SERVICES

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

21 Feb 2025 at 10:27

Tender

21 Jan 2025 at 10:55

Summary of the contracting process

International Nuclear Services has initiated an accelerated open tender process for the Provision of Vessel Licensing, focusing on Shipping operations. The procurement is in the tender stage with an amended closing date set for 12 noon on 7th March 2025 due to the urgency of the contract. The project involves obtaining Japanese Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport (JMLIT) licencing for vessels to support nuclear material transportation from Japan to various global destinations, with the contract period starting on 1st April 2025 and ending on 31st March 2029. The contract opportunity is open to suppliers worldwide, including those in the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, United Kingdom, and the Rest of the World.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in technical consultancy and support services for maritime operations, particularly those with experience in nuclear material transport and regulatory compliance. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate through the open procedure on the Atamis tendering portal. The extended timespan of the contract promises a steady stream of requirements for technical advice and ad-hoc support, making it ideal for businesses looking to establish or expand their footprint in the nuclear shipping sector.

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Notice Title

Provision of Vessel Licensing

Notice Description

International Nuclear Services published an invitation to tender on 21st January 2025. The contract notice was published on Contracts Finder however the notice was not published on Find a Tender Service (FTS). A FTS notice was published on 20/02/2025, with a tender closing date of 21/02/2025. As the contract is required urgently, INS have amended the procedure type to accelerated open. The closing date has been amended accordingly to 12 noon 07/03/2025. Contractors interested in bidding for the work can access the tender documents at https://atamis-2464.my.site.com/s/Welcome The Contractor will provide technical advice and support to obtaining Japanese Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport (JMLIT) licencing of our Vessels to support a number of nuclear material transports from Japan to various destinations around the world and provide ad-hoc technical support as and when required and as detailed in the Call Off.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-42ea7487-a7aa-4a2d-aea4-32a3d3c4fc11
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c20ad8c8-3f71-488b-9731-cf949e748c0b
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60640000 - Shipping operations

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
INTERNATIONAL NUCLEAR SERVICES
Contact Name
Harry Spracklen
Contact Email
harry.spracklen@ntsglobal.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WARRINGTON
Postcode
WA3 6GR
Post Town
Warrington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD61 Warrington
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Warrington
Electoral Ward
Birchwood
Westminster Constituency
Warrington North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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