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

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bce335db-926b-4bf8-bc16-ad735d4b1fb1

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## Summary

The UK Research & Innovation organization has issued a tender for a Marine Technical Advisor for UKRI-NERC, involving the provision of geotechnical advice for the Natural Environment Research Council. The procurement process falls under the services category, with a contract value of £5,000,000 in GBP. The tender deadline for submissions is 31st January 2023, and the contract period is set to start on 21st March 2023 and end on 20th March 2028. The procurement method used is an open procedure, and the delivery address is in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender opportunity presents the chance for businesses specializing in engineering-related scientific and technical services to engage with UKRI-NERC in supporting marine research initiatives. Companies in this field, particularly those with expertise in geotechnical advice, are well-suited to compete for this contract. The framework agreement allows for the formation of a core team with specialist sub-advisors, offering flexibility in collaboration to deliver comprehensive and consistent services for marine projects under the Natural Environment Research Council.

## 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 geotechnical advise. The framework 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. This framework Agreement has been tendered by UKRI Commercial. Buyers from the following organisations, as listed in the Find a Tender Service Contract Notice, 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/3bbb46eb-dfc0-4b66-991f-6ede6d2ecfa9 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Dec 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jan 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 21 Mar 2023 - 20 Mar 2028 |
| 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 | Not specified |
| Postcode | SN12 1FL |
| Country | Not specified |
| ITL 1 | Not specified |
| ITL 2 | Not specified |
| ITL 3 | Not specified |
| Local authority | Not specified |
| Electoral ward | Not specified |
| Westminster constituency | Not specified |
| 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

- 21 Dec 2022 at 13:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3bbb46eb-dfc0-4b66-991f-6ede6d2ecfa9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3bbb46eb-dfc0-4b66-991f-6ede6d2ecfa9
  21st December 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Swindon:-Engineering-related-scientific-and-technical-services./8HJQGD2X9W
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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