Planning

Supplier Capability for Naval Architecture Services

NUCLEAR TRANSPORT SOLUTIONS

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Planning

28 Oct 2024 at 13:38

Summary of the contracting process

Nuclear Transport Solutions (NTS) is in the planning stage for a procurement process seeking supplier capability for naval architecture services. This procurement falls under the services category and covers a broad geographical area including the UK and several overseas territories. The procurement aims to establish a Framework Agreement for various naval architecture services such as vessel inspection and refurbishment, IMDG cargos, and specialist support for vessel licensing in Japan, with an estimated value of £2,000,000. Key milestones include an engagement end date on 12 November 2024. Potential suppliers are expected to submit their responses via the Atamis e-procurement system.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that can provide engineering and design consultancy services, as classified under CPV codes such as 34500000 (Ships and boats), 79415200 (Design consultancy services), and 71336000 (Engineering support services). Companies that specialise in naval architecture, ship management, and related engineering services will find this tender particularly relevant. Engaging in this procurement process allows businesses to showcase their capabilities and potentially secure a long-term agreement with a key player in the nuclear transport sector.

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Notice Title

Supplier Capability for Naval Architecture Services

Notice Description

NTS is currently seeking to place a Framework Agreement for the provision of naval architecture services to support the NTS ship management team. This work will include generalist naval architecture services, vessel inspection and refurbishment, IMDG cargos, and specialist support to vessel licensing in Japan. This Request for Information seeks to understand the capability and capacity of the market for these types of services, to further inform strategy development for future procurement. Responses received to this RFI will be used to inform NTS' understanding of the market and allow them to plan the future opportunity. Suppliers are invited to respond to our Request for Information via the Atamis e-procurement system at https://one-nda.force.com/s/Welcome

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e1f5f505-7935-4b9f-8804-6ee5e79d6b08
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fcc79dcc-d7b1-494c-8b54-94b1c7de9275
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

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


CPV Codes

34500000 - Ships and boats

71300000 - Engineering services

71336000 - Engineering support services

79415200 - Design consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
12 Nov 2024Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NUCLEAR TRANSPORT SOLUTIONS
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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