--- title: "Marine Technical Advisor for UKRI-NERC" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0365e6" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0365e6" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0365e6.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0365e6.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION" published: "2022-12-21" --- # Marine Technical Advisor for UKRI-NERC Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0365e6 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0365e6) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0365e6.json) ## Summary The UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) is seeking to establish a framework agreement for the provision of a marine technical advisor to support the Natural Environment Research Council. The procurement, titled "Marine Technical Advisor for UKRI-NERC," falls under the engineering-related scientific and technical services category and is open for written submissions until the tender deadline on January 31, 2023. This opportunity is part of a 3-year framework agreement with two optional one-year extensions and has a total value of £5,000,000 GBP. This tender offers excellent opportunities for businesses specialising in engineering-related scientific and technical services, with a focus on marine technology. Companies experienced in providing geotechnical advice, vessel modifications, and marine safety assurance are well-suited to compete. The tender process is currently in the active stage, providing businesses with adequate time to prepare and submit their bids before the deadline. It is essential for interested parties to review the detailed requirements and specifications outlined in the tender documentation to align their proposals with the buyer's needs and expectations. ## Notice UKRI wishes to establish a framework agreement (Agreement) for the provision of a marine technical advisor for UKRI-NERC. The purpose of this procurement is to appoint a supplier to support the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) in delivering a broad range of geotechnical advise. The framework Agreement will be set up to appoint a single Supplier who will act as the main contractor. The Supplier may choose to take the lead role with other 'specialist' sub-advisors in order to provide a pre-selected core team for breadth of expertise and consistency of approach. This framework Agreement has been tendered by UKRI Commercial. Buyers from the following organisations, as listed in the Find a Tender Service Contract Notice, can access this framework Agreement: *National Oceanography Centre, Southampton (NOC) *UK Research & Innovation (UKRI). ### Lot Information Lot 1 UKRI wishes to establish a framework agreement (Agreement) for the provision of a marine technical advisor for UKRI-NERC. The purpose of this procurement is to appoint a supplier to support the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) in delivering a broad range of geotechnical advise. The framework Agreement will be set up to appoint a single Supplier who will act as the main contractor. The Supplier may choose to take the lead role with other 'specialist' sub-advisors in order to provide a pre-selected core team for breadth of expertise and consistency of approach. This framework Agreement has been tendered by UKRI Commercial. Buyers from the following organisations, as listed in the Find a Tender Service Contract Notice, can access this framework Agreement: *National Oceanography Centre, Southampton (NOC) *UK Research & Innovation (UKRI). This Agreement is for a duration of 3-years with two optional extensions of up to one-year each. Additional information: This framework Agreement has been tendered by UKRI Commercial. Buyers from the following organisations, as listed in the Find a Tender Service Contract Notice, can access this framework Agreement: *National Oceanography Centre, Southampton (NOC) *UK Research & Innovation (UKRI). Options: This Agreement is for a duration of 3-years with two optional extensions of up to one-year each. Duration to align with 5-year Ship Refit Contract as described in the Invitation To Tender. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036210-2022 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 21 Dec 2022 | | Submission deadline | 31 Jan 2023 | | Future notice date | 4 Sep 2022 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £5,000,000 | | Lots value | £5,000,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION | | Locality | SWINDON | | Post town | Not specified | | Postcode | SN12 1FL | | Country | Not specified | | ITL 1 | Not specified | | ITL 2 | Not specified | | ITL 3 | Not specified | | Local authority | Not specified | | Electoral ward | Not specified | | Westminster constituency | Not specified | | Delivery location | TLK14 Swindon | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 71320000 - Engineering design services - 71350000 - Engineering-related scientific and technical services ## Release History - 21 Dec 2022 at 14:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036210-2022 - 5 Sep 2022 at 18:05 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024870-2022 - 5 Sep 2022 at 15:05 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024841-2022 ## Notice URLs - http://www.ukri.org - https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/respond/67C75GJK3T - https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/respond/8HJQGD2X9W - https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Swindon:-Engineering-related-scientific-and-technical-services./67C75GJK3T - https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Swindon:-Engineering-related-scientific-and-technical-services./8HJQGD2X9W - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Swindon:-Engineering-related-scientific-and-technical-services./8HJQGD2X9W ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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