Award

RRS James Cook Refit Contract 2025

NATIONAL OCEANOGRAPHY CENTRE

This public procurement record has 6 releases in its history.

ContractTermination

15 Apr 2026 at 13:18

ContractAmendment

22 Jul 2025 at 14:15

ContractAmendment

22 Jul 2025 at 11:27

Award

27 Jun 2025 at 14:33

Award

25 Mar 2025 at 14:46

Award

19 Mar 2025 at 15:02

Summary of the contracting process

The National Oceanography Centre, a sub-central government public authority located in Southampton, announced the successful completion of the RRS James Cook Refit Contract 2025, with all warranties concluded on 4th April 2025. The refit, contracted for £572,188.06 GBP, took place from 30th June to 26th July 2025 following a direct award procurement process due to unforeseen circumstances. The contract initially faced delays but was amended to address additional technical requirements, leveraging legal grounds stated in the Procurement Act 2023. The procurement catered to the repair and maintenance services category and was executed in Gorinchem, Netherlands, with Damen Shipyards serving as the supplier.

This procurement offered significant opportunities in the marine maintenance industry, particularly for businesses specialising in ship refits and technical repair services. It provided an avenue for large-scale suppliers like Damen Shipyards to showcase their capabilities in managing urgent and complex vessel refits. Companies that excel in ship maintenance and repair and can quickly accommodate unforeseen requirements could find similar contracts relevant for future business growth. The contract underlines the importance of agility and expertise in handling critical and time-sensitive public procurement demands.

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Notice Title

RRS James Cook Refit Contract 2025

Notice Description

This notice follows the completion of voluntary standstill against the Contract Award Notice 2025/S 000-010186 for RRS James Cook Refit Contract 2025. As a result, the National Oceanography Centre (NOC) has contracted for the essential annual maintenance of the vessel, scheduled for June/July 2025. Given the urgency of scheduling and resource requirements, an immediate booking was essential to ensure the legal compliance & safety of the vessel.

Procurement Information

Following the failure of the originally planned contract, the scheduled and essential re-fit of the RSS James Cook could no longer be accommodated at the previously designated yard. As a result, the National Oceanography Centre (NOC) was compelled to re-contract for the essential annual maintenance of the vessel, scheduled for June/July 2025. Given the urgency of scheduling and resource requirements, an immediate booking was essential to ensure the legal compliance & safety of the vessel.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04ef24
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034265-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK11 - Contract Termination Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50241000 - Repair and maintenance services of ships

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£350,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£572,188 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Mar 20251 years ago
Contract Period
21 Jul 2025 - 26 Jul 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Terminated

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATIONAL OCEANOGRAPHY CENTRE
Additional Buyers

MISSING

Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO14 3ZH
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Bargate
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Itchen

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DAMEN SHIPYARDS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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