--- title: "RFI - Pontoon Decks & Adaptor Plate Feasibility, Fabrication & Transport" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ebcbb611-c9cf-4f65-bb2d-87af3d515af5" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ebcbb611-c9cf-4f65-bb2d-87af3d515af5" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ebcbb611-c9cf-4f65-bb2d-87af3d515af5.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ebcbb611-c9cf-4f65-bb2d-87af3d515af5.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "INTERNATIONAL NUCLEAR SERVICES" published: "2024-08-05" --- # RFI - Pontoon Decks & Adaptor Plate Feasibility, Fabrication & Transport Buyer: INTERNATIONAL NUCLEAR SERVICES Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ebcbb611-c9cf-4f65-bb2d-87af3d515af5 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ebcbb611-c9cf-4f65-bb2d-87af3d515af5) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ebcbb611-c9cf-4f65-bb2d-87af3d515af5.json) ## Summary International Nuclear Services is currently in the planning stage for a procurement titled "RFI - Pontoon Decks & Adaptor Plate Feasibility, Fabrication & Transport". The opportunity is categorized under "Miscellaneous fabricated products and related items" with additional classifications in onshore fabrication work. The project requires the feasibility, fabrication, and delivery of adaptor plates and pontoon decks, potentially to be delivered and installed in Barrow-in-Furness. The procurement involves an engagement end date on 9th August 2024. This is a Request for Information (RFI) to gauge market capacity and capability, with responses informing future strategy development and timelines. Interested suppliers must register via the Atamis e-procurement system. This tender provides significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in fabrication and onshore construction work, particularly those capable of working on quays or aboard vessels. SMEs are invited to participate, and those with the expertise in delivering fabricated products to various global locations, as noted in the tender's delivery addresses, will find this opportunity advantageous. Suppliers who can meet the technical requirements and deadlines will have a competitive edge, especially those with experience in large-scale manufacturing and installation projects within the maritime industry. ## Notice NTS is currently seeking to understand the capabilities of the market for the feasibility, fabrication, and delivery of two types of adaptor plates & cargo hold pontoon decks. There is a possibility that 12 adaptor plates (6 per type) and 12 pontoon decks will be required. NTS require these to be delivered to the port of Barrow-in-Furness and installed/commissioned by the supplier before final acceptance. If necessary, the construction work can be fully/partially carried out on the quay or onboard the vessel in the cargo space where they will be used for operations. This Request for Information seeks to understand the capability and capacity of the market for manufacturing these adapter plates, 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 allowing sufficient time for manufacture to meet project deadlines. Suppliers who register interest in this RFI via the Atamis platform will be to access technical drawings via the supplier documents folder; please refer to these documents for more detail. Copyright (c) International Nuclear Services Ltd T/A Nuclear Transport Solutions (2024). All rights reserved. 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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/5bd20d05-7906-4287-96db-457a6353909b | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 5 Aug 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 9 Aug 2024 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus) - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 44400000 - Miscellaneous fabricated products and related items - 45255400 - Fabrication work - 45255420 - Onshore fabrication work ## Release History - 5 Aug 2024 at 11:05 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5bd20d05-7906-4287-96db-457a6353909b - 25 Jul 2024 at 09:16 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/37595422-5f1e-4567-92be-4aa78501b66a ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5bd20d05-7906-4287-96db-457a6353909b 5th August 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/37595422-5f1e-4567-92be-4aa78501b66a 25th July 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://one-nda.force.com/s/Welcome ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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