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title: "Purchase a second hand ship or purchase a long term charter option"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "INTERNATIONAL NUCLEAR SERVICES"
published: "2024-09-27"
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# Purchase a second hand ship or purchase a long term charter option

Buyer: INTERNATIONAL NUCLEAR SERVICES  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-68623bba-a7df-4e06-86ff-5b8519eb947c

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## Summary

International Nuclear Services is planning a procurement process for the purchase or long-term charter of a second-hand RoRo vessel. This notice, dated 27 September 2024, informs potential suppliers of an upcoming opportunity in the shipping operations industry, classified under CPV codes 60640000 (Shipping operations) and others related to RoRo vessels and ship chartering services. The vessel is required to be capable of carrying RoRo cargo, with specific loading capacities and dimensions, and must be less than 20 years old and registered with an IACS society. The procurement stage is currently in planning, with an open procedure approach, and is set to commence on 1 April 2025 and end on 31 March 2035. The contract will be overseen from Warrington, North West, United Kingdom, and has an estimated value of £15,000,000.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies experienced in shipping operations, RoRo vessel manufacturing, and ship chartering services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) will find this procurement especially relevant due to its suitability criteria. By participating, businesses have the chance to secure a long-term contract that offers stable revenue and the ability to contribute to the fleet supporting Nuclear Transport Solutions' customer base. The open procurement method ensures a transparent and competitive bidding process, encouraging diverse entries from qualified suppliers able to meet the stringent specifications outlined.

## Notice

This PIN is issued to inform the market of an upcoming opportunity to provide a second hand RoRo vessel and/or a long-term charter service for Nuclear Transport Solutions (NTS). The suggested specification for the vessel is: * Vessel capable of receiving RoRo cargo, maximum length 150 m Beam 24m available either for sale, or 5 year bare boat time charter. * Generic RoRo cargo including IMDG cargo and project cargo. * Minimum Free height required: o main deck height minimum 5m? With direct access from ramp. We need the 5m2 per m2. * Deck and ramp loadings of minimum 5 t/m2. * Stern ramp or side ramp considered capable of taking the above loadings. * Maximum Age 20 year old and currently registered and classed with IACS society. The procurement will aim to provide a suitable vessel that can be utilised as part of the fleet to deliver third party services to our customer base. This notice is not a call for competition but an early indication to suppliers of our intentions to procure services in this area.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/abaff3fd-754a-4e22-8f12-c2d471cdc7bb |
| Notice type | Planned Procurement 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 | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 27 Sep 2024 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2035 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £15,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| 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 | TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

### Codes

- 34512700 - Ro-Ro vessels
- 60640000 - Shipping operations
- 63522000 - Ship brokerage services
- 63726400 - Ship chartering services

## Release History

- 27 Sep 2024 at 15:12 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/abaff3fd-754a-4e22-8f12-c2d471cdc7bb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/abaff3fd-754a-4e22-8f12-c2d471cdc7bb
  27th September 2024 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/39709a2c-55ab-4021-acd7-bc7ce32f63bf
  PIN for Vessel procurement2

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