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title: "Supplier Capability for Naval Architecture Services"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "NUCLEAR TRANSPORT SOLUTIONS"
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# Supplier Capability for Naval Architecture Services

Buyer: NUCLEAR TRANSPORT SOLUTIONS  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e1f5f505-7935-4b9f-8804-6ee5e79d6b08

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## Summary

Nuclear Transport Solutions (NTS) is in the planning stage for a procurement process seeking supplier capability for naval architecture services. This procurement falls under the services category and covers a broad geographical area including the UK and several overseas territories. The procurement aims to establish a Framework Agreement for various naval architecture services such as vessel inspection and refurbishment, IMDG cargos, and specialist support for vessel licensing in Japan, with an estimated value of £2,000,000. Key milestones include an engagement end date on 12 November 2024. Potential suppliers are expected to submit their responses via the Atamis e-procurement system.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that can provide engineering and design consultancy services, as classified under CPV codes such as 34500000 (Ships and boats), 79415200 (Design consultancy services), and 71336000 (Engineering support services). Companies that specialise in naval architecture, ship management, and related engineering services will find this tender particularly relevant. Engaging in this procurement process allows businesses to showcase their capabilities and potentially secure a long-term agreement with a key player in the nuclear transport sector.

## Notice

NTS is currently seeking to place a Framework Agreement for the provision of naval architecture services to support the NTS ship management team. This work will include generalist naval architecture services, vessel inspection and refurbishment, IMDG cargos, and specialist support to vessel licensing in Japan. This Request for Information seeks to understand the capability and capacity of the market for these types of services, to further inform strategy development for future procurement. Responses received to this RFI will be used to inform NTS' understanding of the market and allow them to plan the future opportunity. Suppliers are invited to respond to our Request for Information via the Atamis e-procurement system at https://one-nda.force.com/s/Welcome

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fcc79dcc-d7b1-494c-8b54-94b1c7de9275 |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 12 Nov 2024 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

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

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NUCLEAR TRANSPORT SOLUTIONS |
| 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 34500000 - Ships and boats
- 71300000 - Engineering services
- 71336000 - Engineering support services
- 79415200 - Design consultancy services

## Release History

- 28 Oct 2024 at 13:38 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fcc79dcc-d7b1-494c-8b54-94b1c7de9275

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fcc79dcc-d7b1-494c-8b54-94b1c7de9275
  28th October 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://one-nda.force.com/s/Welcome

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