Planning

Purchase a second hand ship or purchase a long term charter option

INTERNATIONAL NUCLEAR SERVICES

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Planning

27 Sep 2024 at 15:12

Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

International Nuclear Services is planning a procurement process for the purchase or long-term charter of a second-hand RoRo vessel. This notice, dated 27 September 2024, informs potential suppliers of an upcoming opportunity in the shipping operations industry, classified under CPV codes 60640000 (Shipping operations) and others related to RoRo vessels and ship chartering services. The vessel is required to be capable of carrying RoRo cargo, with specific loading capacities and dimensions, and must be less than 20 years old and registered with an IACS society. The procurement stage is currently in planning, with an open procedure approach, and is set to commence on 1 April 2025 and end on 31 March 2035. The contract will be overseen from Warrington, North West, United Kingdom, and has an estimated value of £15,000,000.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies experienced in shipping operations, RoRo vessel manufacturing, and ship chartering services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) will find this procurement especially relevant due to its suitability criteria. By participating, businesses have the chance to secure a long-term contract that offers stable revenue and the ability to contribute to the fleet supporting Nuclear Transport Solutions' customer base. The open procurement method ensures a transparent and competitive bidding process, encouraging diverse entries from qualified suppliers able to meet the stringent specifications outlined.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Purchase a second hand ship or purchase a long term charter option

Notice Description

This PIN is issued to inform the market of an upcoming opportunity to provide a second hand RoRo vessel and/or a long-term charter service for Nuclear Transport Solutions (NTS). The suggested specification for the vessel is: * Vessel capable of receiving RoRo cargo, maximum length 150 m Beam 24m available either for sale, or 5 year bare boat time charter. * Generic RoRo cargo including IMDG cargo and project cargo. * Minimum Free height required: o main deck height minimum 5m? With direct access from ramp. We need the 5m2 per m2. * Deck and ramp loadings of minimum 5 t/m2. * Stern ramp or side ramp considered capable of taking the above loadings. * Maximum Age 20 year old and currently registered and classed with IACS society. The procurement will aim to provide a suitable vessel that can be utilised as part of the fleet to deliver third party services to our customer base. This notice is not a call for competition but an early indication to suppliers of our intentions to procure services in this area.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-68623bba-a7df-4e06-86ff-5b8519eb947c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/abaff3fd-754a-4e22-8f12-c2d471cdc7bb
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement 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

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

CPV Codes

34512700 - Ro-Ro vessels

60640000 - Shipping operations

63522000 - Ship brokerage services

63726400 - Ship chartering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£15,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
27 Sep 2024Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2035 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
INTERNATIONAL NUCLEAR SERVICES
Contact Name
Tom Crowe
Contact Email
tom.crowe@ntsglobal.uk
Contact Phone
01925 852190

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
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Warrington
Electoral Ward
Birchwood
Westminster Constituency
Warrington North

Further Information

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