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title: "The Provision of Naval Architecture Services"
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buyer: "INTERNATIONAL NUCLEAR SERVICES"
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# The Provision of Naval Architecture Services

Buyer: INTERNATIONAL NUCLEAR SERVICES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-79068773-27cb-496a-8237-8ac45fba4e9b

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## Summary

International Nuclear Services, located in Warrington, has concluded the procurement process for the provision of Naval Architecture Services. This tender, classified under reconditioning services of ships or boats, involved general naval architecture, vessel licensing, inspection and refurbishment, and handling of IMDG and INF Cargo. The contract, valued at £2,700,000, will serve various locations including British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, and the rest of the world. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure, with the contract period running from 11th April 2025 to 10th April 2029. The procurement stage has reached the award phase with an active status as of 14th April 2025.

This tender creates significant business growth opportunities particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the naval architecture and vessel services sectors. Companies adept at providing design consultancy, reconditioning services of ships or boats, and handling licensed vessel inspections and refurbishments would find this opportunity particularly beneficial. The awarded suppliers, Houlder Limited, BMT Ltd, and Frazer-Nash Consultancy Ltd, highlight the diverse expertise required and present a collaborative opportunity for businesses aiming to enhance their project portfolios in the maritime industry.

## Notice

Naval Architecture Services for the provision of General Naval Architecture, vessel licensing, vessel inspection & refurbishment and IMDG cargos/ INF Cargo.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aaf85e5e-5164-4110-b4fd-21926de77c6c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 10 Apr 2025 - 10 Apr 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,700,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,700,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | BMT; FRAZER-NASH CONSULTANCY; HOULDER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 34500000 - Ships and boats
- 50244000 - Reconditioning services of ships or boats
- 79415200 - Design consultancy services

## Release History

- 14 Apr 2025 at 08:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aaf85e5e-5164-4110-b4fd-21926de77c6c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aaf85e5e-5164-4110-b4fd-21926de77c6c
  14th April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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