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title: "Services to Support Vessel Licensing in Japan"
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# Services to Support Vessel Licensing in Japan

Buyer: INTERNATIONAL NUCLEAR SERVICES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b3dd2391-1ad5-4277-b8b5-5d6aae0cd9d0

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## Summary

International Nuclear Services, based in Warrington, has completed the procurement process for "Services to Support Vessel Licensing in Japan." This contract falls under the "Shipping operations" industry category and involves licensing vessels for the transport of nuclear materials from Japan to various global destinations. The procurement follows an open procedure, and it reached the award stage with a start date of 22 April 2025, lasting until 21 April 2033. The awarded tender is valued at £5,000,000 and will see NUCLEAR FUEL TRANSPORT CO., LTD. from Tokyo as the supplier. The contract suits small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and demonstrates opportunities for companies specialising in maritime logistics and shipping operations.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses involved in the shipping and nuclear materials sectors, particularly those equipped to navigate complex regulatory environments. SMEs with experience in international logistics or technical support for maritime licensing are well-suited to such contracts. By engaging with contracts like this, businesses can enhance their portfolio in high-stakes shipping operations, potentially expanding their market presence in global nuclear transport. Such partnerships not only contribute to business growth but also offer a platform to demonstrate technical expertise and compliance on an international scale.

## Notice

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/b4b491cc-177d-4a1d-ab19-d51616a5e12d |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 21 Apr 2025 - 21 Apr 2033 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £5,000,000 |
| 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 | 1 |
| Supplier names | NUCLEAR FUEL TRANSPORT CO.,LTD. |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60640000 - Shipping operations

## Release History

- 22 Apr 2025 at 08:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b4b491cc-177d-4a1d-ab19-d51616a5e12d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b4b491cc-177d-4a1d-ab19-d51616a5e12d
  22nd April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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