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GB-Cambridge: UKRI-4707 BAS - RRS Sir David Attenborough - Spares and maintenance services for the Thrusters

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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07 Mar 2025 at 10:55

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for "GB-Cambridge: UKRI-4707 BAS - RRS Sir David Attenborough - Spares and maintenance services for the Thrusters" has concluded, with the buying organisation being UK Research & Innovation. This contract is within the industry category of repair and maintenance services of ships, specifically classified under CPV 50241000. The work will be conducted in the East of England, UK. The procurement stage is at the award stage, with the award date being 20th February 2025 and the contract starting from 21st February 2025 until 26th September 2025. The total value of the contract is £88,728.

This tender presents significant opportunities for companies specialising in ship repair and maintenance, particularly those with expertise in thruster systems. The work involves routine five-year maintenance, including OEM attendance for critical measurements and reporting, making it ideal for businesses with specialised skills in marine engineering services. The awarded contract to Tees Components Ltd, a large-scale supplier, indicates the potential for collaboration or subcontracting for businesses seeking to gain experience and build a portfolio in high-profile maritime service projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Cambridge: UKRI-4707 BAS - RRS Sir David Attenborough - Spares and maintenance services for the Thrusters

Notice Description

The vessel is due to undertake her term dry docking in August and September 2025. As such the vessel's TWG thruster will be opened and presented to Class for survey as part of this 5-year special docking. During the strip down and survey, the shaft and other critical seals within the thruster will be changed out as part of the routine five year annual maintenance requirements. OEM attendance will be required to undertake specific measurements with regards to clearances, wear etc and to compile a report for BAS and the attending Class Surveyor.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-90ca3bd2-7922-4b86-9e59-4e1317793b39
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b52e01fc-671f-4285-af9a-35c8a238b9bf
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
Not specified
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
£88,728 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£88,728 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
21 Feb 2025 - 26 Sep 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION
Contact Name
Procurement
Contact Email
nercprocurement@ukri.org
Contact Phone
01223277060

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

TEES COMPONENTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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