Planning

RFI - Pontoon Decks & Adaptor Plate Feasibility, Fabrication & Transport

INTERNATIONAL NUCLEAR SERVICES

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Planning

05 Aug 2024 at 11:05

Planning

25 Jul 2024 at 09:16

Summary of the contracting process

International Nuclear Services is currently in the planning stage for a procurement titled "RFI - Pontoon Decks & Adaptor Plate Feasibility, Fabrication & Transport". The opportunity is categorized under "Miscellaneous fabricated products and related items" with additional classifications in onshore fabrication work. The project requires the feasibility, fabrication, and delivery of adaptor plates and pontoon decks, potentially to be delivered and installed in Barrow-in-Furness. The procurement involves an engagement end date on 9th August 2024. This is a Request for Information (RFI) to gauge market capacity and capability, with responses informing future strategy development and timelines. Interested suppliers must register via the Atamis e-procurement system.

This tender provides significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in fabrication and onshore construction work, particularly those capable of working on quays or aboard vessels. SMEs are invited to participate, and those with the expertise in delivering fabricated products to various global locations, as noted in the tender's delivery addresses, will find this opportunity advantageous. Suppliers who can meet the technical requirements and deadlines will have a competitive edge, especially those with experience in large-scale manufacturing and installation projects within the maritime industry.

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Notice Title

RFI - Pontoon Decks & Adaptor Plate Feasibility, Fabrication & Transport

Notice Description

NTS is currently seeking to understand the capabilities of the market for the feasibility, fabrication, and delivery of two types of adaptor plates & cargo hold pontoon decks. There is a possibility that 12 adaptor plates (6 per type) and 12 pontoon decks will be required. NTS require these to be delivered to the port of Barrow-in-Furness and installed/commissioned by the supplier before final acceptance. If necessary, the construction work can be fully/partially carried out on the quay or onboard the vessel in the cargo space where they will be used for operations. This Request for Information seeks to understand the capability and capacity of the market for manufacturing these adapter plates, 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 allowing sufficient time for manufacture to meet project deadlines. Suppliers who register interest in this RFI via the Atamis platform will be to access technical drawings via the supplier documents folder; please refer to these documents for more detail. Copyright (c) International Nuclear Services Ltd T/A Nuclear Transport Solutions (2024). All rights reserved. All copyright and other intellectual property rights in all text or images in this document are owned by International Nuclear Services Ltd T/A Nuclear Transport Solutions unless otherwise indicated. 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-ebcbb611-c9cf-4f65-bb2d-87af3d515af5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5bd20d05-7906-4287-96db-457a6353909b
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

44400000 - Miscellaneous fabricated products and related items

45255400 - Fabrication work

45255420 - Onshore fabrication work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
9 Aug 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
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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