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title: "GB-Cambridge: UKRI-4707 BAS - RRS Sir David Attenborough - Spares and maintenance services for the Thrusters"
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# GB-Cambridge: UKRI-4707 BAS - RRS Sir David Attenborough - Spares and maintenance services for the Thrusters

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-90ca3bd2-7922-4b86-9e59-4e1317793b39

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## Summary

The public procurement process for "GB-Cambridge: UKRI-4707 BAS - RRS Sir David Attenborough - Spares and maintenance services for the Thrusters" has concluded, with the buying organisation being UK Research & Innovation. This contract is within the industry category of repair and maintenance services of ships, specifically classified under CPV 50241000. The work will be conducted in the East of England, UK. The procurement stage is at the award stage, with the award date being 20th February 2025 and the contract starting from 21st February 2025 until 26th September 2025. The total value of the contract is £88,728.

This tender presents significant opportunities for companies specialising in ship repair and maintenance, particularly those with expertise in thruster systems. The work involves routine five-year maintenance, including OEM attendance for critical measurements and reporting, making it ideal for businesses with specialised skills in marine engineering services. The awarded contract to Tees Components Ltd, a large-scale supplier, indicates the potential for collaboration or subcontracting for businesses seeking to gain experience and build a portfolio in high-profile maritime service projects.

## Notice

The vessel is due to undertake her term dry docking in August and September 2025. As such the vessel's TWG thruster will be opened and presented to Class for survey as part of this 5-year special docking. During the strip down and survey, the shaft and other critical seals within the thruster will be changed out as part of the routine five year annual maintenance requirements. OEM attendance will be required to undertake specific measurements with regards to clearances, wear etc and to compile a report for BAS and the attending Class Surveyor.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b52e01fc-671f-4285-af9a-35c8a238b9bf |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 21 Feb 2025 - 26 Sep 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £88,728 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £88,728 |
| 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 | 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TEES COMPONENTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50241000 - Repair and maintenance services of ships

## Release History

- 7 Mar 2025 at 10:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b52e01fc-671f-4285-af9a-35c8a238b9bf

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b52e01fc-671f-4285-af9a-35c8a238b9bf
  7th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=932023312
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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