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Services to Support Vessel Licensing in Japan

INTERNATIONAL NUCLEAR SERVICES

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22 Apr 2025 at 08:59

Summary of the contracting process

International Nuclear Services, based in Warrington, has completed the procurement process for "Services to Support Vessel Licensing in Japan." This contract falls under the "Shipping operations" industry category and involves licensing vessels for the transport of nuclear materials from Japan to various global destinations. The procurement follows an open procedure, and it reached the award stage with a start date of 22 April 2025, lasting until 21 April 2033. The awarded tender is valued at £5,000,000 and will see NUCLEAR FUEL TRANSPORT CO., LTD. from Tokyo as the supplier. The contract suits small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and demonstrates opportunities for companies specialising in maritime logistics and shipping operations.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses involved in the shipping and nuclear materials sectors, particularly those equipped to navigate complex regulatory environments. SMEs with experience in international logistics or technical support for maritime licensing are well-suited to such contracts. By engaging with contracts like this, businesses can enhance their portfolio in high-stakes shipping operations, potentially expanding their market presence in global nuclear transport. Such partnerships not only contribute to business growth but also offer a platform to demonstrate technical expertise and compliance on an international scale.

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Notice Title

Services to Support Vessel Licensing in Japan

Notice Description

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-b3dd2391-1ad5-4277-b8b5-5d6aae0cd9d0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b4b491cc-177d-4a1d-ab19-d51616a5e12d
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
SME

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
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
21 Apr 2025 - 21 Apr 2033 Over 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
1
Supplier Name

NUCLEAR FUEL TRANSPORT CO.,LTD.

Further Information

Notice Documents

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