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Services to Support Vessel Licensing in Japan

INTERNATIONAL NUCLEAR SERVICES LTD

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22 Apr 2025 at 08:55

Tender

21 Feb 2025 at 10:24

TenderUpdate

21 Feb 2025 at 10:24

Summary of the contracting process

International Nuclear Services Ltd, a body governed by public law and based in Warrington, UK, has completed the procurement process titled "Services to Support Vessel Licensing in Japan." This tender, classified under the CPV code 60640000 for Shipping operations, involved providing technical advice to facilitate the licensing of vessels by the Japanese Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport (JMLIT) to support nuclear materials transport. The procurement method employed was an open procedure, ensuring a competitive and transparent selection process. Key dates include the initiation of the tender on 21st January 2025, with a closing deadline adjusted to 12 noon on 7th March 2025 due to an accelerated procedure. The contract was successfully awarded on 22nd April 2025 to Nuclear Fuel Transport Co., Ltd., indicating the completion stage of this procurement.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in maritime regulatory support and nuclear logistics. Companies with the expertise in handling and securing necessary shipping licenses and providing ad-hoc support for high-stake operations, particularly those with experience in the Japanese regulatory environment, would find this contract appealing. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) actively participated in the bidding process, demonstrating that even niche providers could compete effectively and win such contracts. This engagement highlights a substantial growth opportunity for SMEs looking to expand their portfolio in the international nuclear transport sector by affiliating with key players like International Nuclear Services Ltd.

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Notice Title

Services to Support Vessel Licensing in Japan

Notice Description

Framework for the provision Services to Support Vessel Licensing in Japan<br/><br/>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.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Vessel licensing services required to support the business with making applications for vessel licensing to JMLIT

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e4ae
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016136-2025
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60640000 - Shipping operations

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
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
1
Supplier Name

NUCLEAR FUEL TRANSPORT CO.,LTD.

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