Award

The Provision of Naval Architecture Services

INTERNATIONAL NUCLEAR SERVICES LTD

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Award

14 Apr 2025 at 08:14

Tender

04 Dec 2024 at 12:13

Summary of the contracting process

International Nuclear Services Ltd is seeking proposals for the provision of Naval Architecture Services, with specific focus on General Naval Architecture Support and Specialist Support to Vessel Licensing for Japan. This procurement process, initiated through an open procedure, falls under the 'Engineering support services' industry category. The location for the delivery of services is the UK, and the procurement stage is currently active. Key details include a tender period ending on 8th January 2025, with the award period starting on the same day. The total estimated value of the tender is £2,700,000, and bids are to be submitted electronically by 12:00 PM on the closing date.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the field of naval architecture and engineering consultancy. Companies experienced in vessel operation, design review, and regulatory compliance, particularly those with capabilities for vessel licensing support in Japan, will find this tender well-suited to their expertise. This opportunity is ideal for both large firms and SMEs, as demonstrated by the involvement of entities like HOULDER LIMITED, Frazer-Nash Consultancy Ltd, and BMT Ltd in similar previous contracts. By securing this contract, businesses can enhance their portfolios and gain significant exposure, positioning themselves strategically within the naval architecture sector.

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Notice Title

The Provision of Naval Architecture Services

Notice Description

Naval Architecture Services for the provision of General Naval Architecture, vessel licensing, vessel inspection & refurbishment and IMDG cargos/ INF Cargo.

Lot Information

General Naval Architecture Support

The contractor shall provide a Naval Architect to undertake all services as required by NTS during the operation of vessels including but not limited to Engineering consultancy, design review, in order to provide an independent review of any design proposals from third parties engaged by NTS or its sub-contractors.

Specialist Support to Vessel Licensing for Japan

The contractor shall provide a Naval Architect to undertake all services as required by NTS to support it obtaining Kaisa licensing from the Japanese authorities.

General Naval Architecture Support

The contractor shall provide a Naval Architect to undertake all services as required by NTS during the operation of vessels including but not limited to Engineering consultancy, design review, in order to provide an independent review of any design proposals from third parties engaged by NTS or its sub-contractors.

Specialist Support to Vessel Licensing for Japan

The contractor shall provide a Naval Architect to undertake all services as required by NTS to support it obtaining Kaisa licensing from the Japanese authorities.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04c224
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014806-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71336000 - Engineering support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,700,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,500,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Active, Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
INTERNATIONAL NUCLEAR SERVICES LTD
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

BMT

FRAZER-NASH CONSULTANCY

HOULDER

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