--- title: "UKRI-1441 NERC Vessels Maintenance Framework" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ebb00b7c-2bfa-4652-9091-14b8bec0be33" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ebb00b7c-2bfa-4652-9091-14b8bec0be33" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ebb00b7c-2bfa-4652-9091-14b8bec0be33.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ebb00b7c-2bfa-4652-9091-14b8bec0be33.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION" published: "2022-02-04" --- # UKRI-1441 NERC Vessels Maintenance Framework Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ebb00b7c-2bfa-4652-9091-14b8bec0be33 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ebb00b7c-2bfa-4652-9091-14b8bec0be33) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ebb00b7c-2bfa-4652-9091-14b8bec0be33.json) ## Summary The UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) is currently in the tender phase for the "UKRI-1441 NERC Vessels Maintenance Framework" project, which involves the maintenance refits of vessels including RRS "James Cook", RRS "Discovery", and RRS "Sir David Attenborough". This contract falls within the repair and maintenance services of ships sector and has a total value of £45 million. The deadline for tender submissions is set for 21st February 2022 at 12:00, and the contract is expected to commence on 1st May 2022, lasting for three years with the possibility of a two-year extension. This procurement opportunity is particularly suited for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that can demonstrate expertise in ship repair and maintenance. The successful contractor will benefit from a fixed-term contract, providing potential for steady income over the duration of the project, with added opportunities for global support in emergency repairs outside of scheduled maintenance. Businesses with experience in maritime services and maintenance standards set by flag states and classification societies should consider participating in this tender to leverage their capabilities and grow their market presence. ## Notice Text to be corrected in the original notice: Place of text to be modified: Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate. Date: 07/02/2022 Time: 12:00 to read 21/02/2022 Time 12:00 Instead of: 07 February 2022 Time: 12:00 Read New: 21 February 2022 Time: 12:00 Other additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. UKRI are seeking to engage in a fixed period contract with one company/entity to undertake refits on RRS "James Cook", RRS "Discovery" and RRS "Sir David Attenborough" for a period of three years with options for a further two. The successful bidder for the vessel refits will also be able to provide global support should emergency repairs/dockings be required to be undertaken outside of scheduled maintenance periods To ensure vessels are maintained to the standards required by UKRI, Flag State and Classification Society requirements. To provide continuity in maintenance standards and utilise one organisation that will gain experience and knowledge of the UKRI vessels. To cover the global footprint of operations for UKRI vessels. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69adbeb8-4c4c-47fc-96fe-8aca2dc9d38b | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 4 Feb 2022 | | Submission deadline | 31 Jan 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Apr 2022 - 30 Apr 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £45,000,000 | | 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 AND 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 50 - Repair and maintenance services ### Codes - 50241000 - Repair and maintenance services of ships ## Release History - 4 Feb 2022 at 16:25 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69adbeb8-4c4c-47fc-96fe-8aca2dc9d38b - 24 Jan 2022 at 09:15 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69adbeb8-4c4c-47fc-96fe-8aca2dc9d38b - 23 Dec 2021 at 16:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69adbeb8-4c4c-47fc-96fe-8aca2dc9d38b ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69adbeb8-4c4c-47fc-96fe-8aca2dc9d38b 4th February 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Swindon:-Repair-and-maintenance-services-of-ships./AW5JT27E47 Please follow this link to view the notice. ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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