--- title: "Provision of Vessel Licensing" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-42ea7487-a7aa-4a2d-aea4-32a3d3c4fc11" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-42ea7487-a7aa-4a2d-aea4-32a3d3c4fc11" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-42ea7487-a7aa-4a2d-aea4-32a3d3c4fc11.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-42ea7487-a7aa-4a2d-aea4-32a3d3c4fc11.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "INTERNATIONAL NUCLEAR SERVICES" published: "2025-02-21" --- # Provision of Vessel Licensing Buyer: INTERNATIONAL NUCLEAR SERVICES Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-42ea7487-a7aa-4a2d-aea4-32a3d3c4fc11 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-42ea7487-a7aa-4a2d-aea4-32a3d3c4fc11) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-42ea7487-a7aa-4a2d-aea4-32a3d3c4fc11.json) ## Summary International Nuclear Services has initiated an accelerated open tender process for the Provision of Vessel Licensing, focusing on Shipping operations. The procurement is in the tender stage with an amended closing date set for 12 noon on 7th March 2025 due to the urgency of the contract. The project involves obtaining Japanese Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport (JMLIT) licencing for vessels to support nuclear material transportation from Japan to various global destinations, with the contract period starting on 1st April 2025 and ending on 31st March 2029. The contract opportunity is open to suppliers worldwide, including those in the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, United Kingdom, and the Rest of the World. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in technical consultancy and support services for maritime operations, particularly those with experience in nuclear material transport and regulatory compliance. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate through the open procedure on the Atamis tendering portal. The extended timespan of the contract promises a steady stream of requirements for technical advice and ad-hoc support, making it ideal for businesses looking to establish or expand their footprint in the nuclear shipping sector. ## Notice International Nuclear Services published an invitation to tender on 21st January 2025. The contract notice was published on Contracts Finder however the notice was not published on Find a Tender Service (FTS). A FTS notice was published on 20/02/2025, with a tender closing date of 21/02/2025. As the contract is required urgently, INS have amended the procedure type to accelerated open. The closing date has been amended accordingly to 12 noon 07/03/2025. Contractors interested in bidding for the work can access the tender documents at https://atamis-2464.my.site.com/s/Welcome 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. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c20ad8c8-3f71-488b-9731-cf949e748c0b | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 21 Feb 2025 | | Submission deadline | 7 Mar 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | INTERNATIONAL NUCLEAR SERVICES | | Locality | WARRINGTON | | Post town | Warrington | | Postcode | WA3 6GR | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire | | ITL 3 | TLD61 Warrington | | Local authority | Warrington | | Electoral ward | Birchwood | | Westminster constituency | Warrington North | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) ### Codes - 60640000 - Shipping operations ## Release History - 21 Feb 2025 at 10:27 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c20ad8c8-3f71-488b-9731-cf949e748c0b - 21 Jan 2025 at 10:55 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/83f87275-2b83-4833-8926-4e328152f15e ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c20ad8c8-3f71-488b-9731-cf949e748c0b 21st February 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/83f87275-2b83-4833-8926-4e328152f15e 21st January 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://atamis-2464.my.site.com/s/Welcome ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-42ea7487-a7aa-4a2d-aea4-32a3d3c4fc11. 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