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title: "Engineer Resource for RRS Discovery Engine Overhaul and Service"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c63bb95b-8c2e-44cc-babe-a6e2b6379751"
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current_stage: "Award"
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# Engineer Resource for RRS Discovery Engine Overhaul and Service

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c63bb95b-8c2e-44cc-babe-a6e2b6379751

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by UK Shared Business Services Limited, involves the hiring of an engineer resource for the overhaul and servicing of the RRS Discovery's Number 3 engine/generator. With a total contract value of £73,598, the tender was classified under maintenance and repair services specific to vehicles and marine equipment. The contract period is set from 13th July 2019 to 8th August 2019, and the procurement method employed was a single tender action due to it being below the designated threshold. The tender period concluded on 31st March 2019.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in marine engineering and maintenance services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to expand their service offerings. Those with expertise in marine vessel repairs and classifications would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts, leveraging their capabilities to provide essential support for maintaining seaworthiness and compliance with regulations in this niche industry.

## Notice

The RRS Discovery vessel is subject to Classification Society regulations to remain seaworthy and annual refits are undertaken to ensure they remain in class. As part of the vessel's routine maintenance and survey regime Number 3 engine/generator will be overhauled and the relevant parts presented to the vessel's Classification This requirement is for an engineer's attendance for the RRS Discovery's engine overhaul and service of components removed during engine overhaul in refit.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2158cf65-d64b-46da-aafa-371cfef44e80 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 May 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 May 2019 |
| Contract period | 12 Jul 2019 - 8 Aug 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £73,598 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £73,598 |
| 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 SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FF |
| 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 | WARTSILA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50116000 - Maintenance and repair services related to specific parts of vehicles
- 50240000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to marine and other equipment

## Release History

- 31 May 2019 at 09:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2158cf65-d64b-46da-aafa-371cfef44e80

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2158cf65-d64b-46da-aafa-371cfef44e80
  31st May 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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