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Chartered Research Ship Services

UNIVERSITY OF EXETER

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21 Oct 2024 at 15:49

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Exeter has finalised a procurement process for chartered research ship services required for a research project beginning in January 2025. This project will take place off the coasts of Argentina, Uruguay, and Brazil. The procurement falls under the industry category of research vessel services. The process is now in the Award stage, with the National Oceanography Centre being the awarded supplier. The limited procurement method was used, justified by the absence of competition due to technical reasons. Key dates include the contract signing on 21 October 2024.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in maritime research services, particularly those with capabilities in providing specialised research vessels and scientific equipment. Firms specialising in marine operations and those with experience in collaborative scientific research projects stand to benefit. The contract, worth GBP 1,087,000, was negotiated without the need for a public contract notice, highlighting the specialised nature of the services and the requirement for a specific provider.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Chartered Research Ship Services

Notice Description

A University of Exeter team require chartered research ship services, commencing in January 2025 off the coast of Argentina/Uruguay/Brazil, to carry out and deliver their research project aims. This will include the deployment of a research vessel, onboard equipment and ship-fitted scientific systems and fully certified officers to operate the vessel and scientific equipment. Due to the nature of the services, the National Oceanography Centre are the only provider that could deliver the University's requirements.

Lot Information

Lot 1

A University of Exeter team require chartered research ship services, commencing in January 2025 off the coast of Argentina/Uruguay/Brazil, to carry out and deliver their research project aims. This will include the deployment of a research vessel, onboard equipment and ship-fitted scientific systems and fully certified officers to operate the vessel and scientific equipment. Due to the nature of the services, the National Oceanography Centre are the only provider that could deliver the University's requirements

Procurement Information

A University of Exeter team require chartered research ship services, commencing in January 2025 off the coast of Argentina/Uruguay/Brazil, to carry out and deliver their research project aims. This will include the deployment of a research vessel, onboard equipment and ship-fitted scientific systems and fully certified officers to operate the vessel and scientific equipment. Due to the nature of the services, the National Oceanography Centre are the only provider that could deliver the University's requirements

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04afcd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034012-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated without publication of a contract notice
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

CPV Codes

63726800 - Research vessel services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF EXETER
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@exeter.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX4 4QH
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Duryard and St James
Westminster Constituency
Exeter

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NATIONAL OCEANOGRAPHY CENTRE

Further Information

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