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title: "UKRI-3140 Marine Technical Advisor for UKRI-NERC"
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# UKRI-3140 Marine Technical Advisor for UKRI-NERC

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7307043b-b016-41ec-bbab-266294b7254a

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## Summary

The UK Research & Innovation is seeking to establish a framework agreement for the provision of a marine technical advisor for UKRI-NERC. This procurement opportunity is aimed at appointing a supplier to support the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) in delivering marine technical advice. The contract period for this opportunity will start on 1st December 2023 and end on 30th November 2026. The tender deadline for submissions is 13th October 2023. The procurement falls under the main procurement category of services in the engineering-related scientific and technical services industry, with an estimated value of £5,000,000.

This tender provides opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to offer marine technical advisory services. Businesses with expertise in engineering-related scientific and technical services, particularly in the marine industry, would be well-suited to compete for this framework agreement. Interested suppliers can engage directly with the UK Research & Innovation as the buying organisation to learn more about the requirements and submission process for this open procedure tender.

## Notice

UKRI wishes to establish a framework agreement ("Agreement") for the provision of a marine technical advisor for UKRI-NERC. The purpose of this procurement is to appoint a supplier to support the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) in delivering a broad range of marine technical advice. The Agreement will be set up to appoint a single Supplier who will act as the main contractor. The Supplier may choose to take the lead role with other 'specialist' sub-advisors in order to provide a pre-selected core team for breadth of expertise and consistency of approach. The following organisations can access this framework Agreement: *National Oceanography Centre, Southampton (NOC) *UK Research & Innovation (UKRI).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7cc85d6e-524d-4210-af63-466b3056566e |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Sep 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Oct 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2023 - 30 Nov 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,000,000 |
| 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 | UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71350000 - Engineering-related scientific and technical services

## Release History

- 4 Sep 2023 at 11:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7cc85d6e-524d-4210-af63-466b3056566e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7cc85d6e-524d-4210-af63-466b3056566e
  4th September 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Swindon:-Engineering-related-scientific-and-technical-services./YEK5V699B6
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