---
title: "UKRI-1441 NERC Vessels Maintenance Framework"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-030e4b"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION"
published: "2022-01-24"
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# UKRI-1441 NERC Vessels Maintenance Framework

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-030e4b

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## Summary

The UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) is initiating a procurement process titled "UKRI-1441 NERC Vessels Maintenance Framework," aimed at securing maintenance services for their research vessels, including the RRS "James Cook," RRS "Discovery," and RRS "Sir David Attenborough." This tender falls under the industry category of repair and maintenance services for ships, with the main procurement category designated as services. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with the deadline for submitting tenders extended to 7th February 2022, following a recent amendment to the initial timeline.

This opportunity presents significant potential for businesses focused on ship maintenance and repair, especially for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) that can meet the selection criteria outlined by UKRI. Bidders should be capable of ensuring high maintenance standards and may also offer global support for any emergency repairs outside scheduled maintenance periods. Companies operating in maritime services, engineering, or logistics would be well-suited to compete in this procurement, given the comprehensive nature of the contract and the need for continuity in maintenance standards for UKRI's vessels.

## Notice

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 | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001970-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Jan 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| 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 | Not specified |
| 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

- 24 Jan 2022 at 10:15 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001970-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ukri.org
- https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/respond/AW5JT27E47
- https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Swindon:-Repair-and-maintenance-services-of-ships./AW5JT27E47

## Provenance

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