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The Provision of Naval Architecture Services

INTERNATIONAL NUCLEAR SERVICES

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14 Apr 2025 at 08:15

Summary of the contracting process

International Nuclear Services, located in Warrington, has concluded the procurement process for the provision of Naval Architecture Services. This tender, classified under reconditioning services of ships or boats, involved general naval architecture, vessel licensing, inspection and refurbishment, and handling of IMDG and INF Cargo. The contract, valued at £2,700,000, will serve various locations including British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, and the rest of the world. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure, with the contract period running from 11th April 2025 to 10th April 2029. The procurement stage has reached the award phase with an active status as of 14th April 2025.

This tender creates significant business growth opportunities particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the naval architecture and vessel services sectors. Companies adept at providing design consultancy, reconditioning services of ships or boats, and handling licensed vessel inspections and refurbishments would find this opportunity particularly beneficial. The awarded suppliers, Houlder Limited, BMT Ltd, and Frazer-Nash Consultancy Ltd, highlight the diverse expertise required and present a collaborative opportunity for businesses aiming to enhance their project portfolios in the maritime industry.

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Notice Title

The Provision of Naval Architecture Services

Notice Description

Naval Architecture Services for the provision of General Naval Architecture, vessel licensing, vessel inspection & refurbishment and IMDG cargos/ INF Cargo.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-79068773-27cb-496a-8237-8ac45fba4e9b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aaf85e5e-5164-4110-b4fd-21926de77c6c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

50 - Repair and maintenance services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

34500000 - Ships and boats

50244000 - Reconditioning services of ships or boats

79415200 - Design consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,700,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,700,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
10 Apr 2025 - 10 Apr 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

BMT

FRAZER-NASH CONSULTANCY

HOULDER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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