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title: "Chartered Research Ship Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04afcd"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EXETER"
published: "2024-10-21"
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# Chartered Research Ship Services

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EXETER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04afcd

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## Summary

The University of Exeter has finalised a procurement process for chartered research ship services required for a research project beginning in January 2025. This project will take place off the coasts of Argentina, Uruguay, and Brazil. The procurement falls under the industry category of research vessel services. The process is now in the Award stage, with the National Oceanography Centre being the awarded supplier. The limited procurement method was used, justified by the absence of competition due to technical reasons. Key dates include the contract signing on 21 October 2024.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in maritime research services, particularly those with capabilities in providing specialised research vessels and scientific equipment. Firms specialising in marine operations and those with experience in collaborative scientific research projects stand to benefit. The contract, worth GBP 1,087,000, was negotiated without the need for a public contract notice, highlighting the specialised nature of the services and the requirement for a specific provider.

## Notice

A University of Exeter team require chartered research ship services, commencing in January 2025 off the coast of Argentina/Uruguay/Brazil, to carry out and deliver their research project aims. This will include the deployment of a research vessel, onboard equipment and ship-fitted scientific systems and fully certified officers to operate the vessel and scientific equipment. Due to the nature of the services, the National Oceanography Centre are the only provider that could deliver the University's requirements.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

A University of Exeter team require chartered research ship services, commencing in January 2025 off the coast of Argentina/Uruguay/Brazil, to carry out and deliver their research project aims. This will include the deployment of a research vessel, onboard equipment and ship-fitted scientific systems and fully certified officers to operate the vessel and scientific equipment. Due to the nature of the services, the National Oceanography Centre are the only provider that could deliver the University's requirements

### Procurement Information

A University of Exeter team require chartered research ship services, commencing in January 2025 off the coast of Argentina/Uruguay/Brazil, to carry out and deliver their research project aims. This will include the deployment of a research vessel, onboard equipment and ship-fitted scientific systems and fully certified officers to operate the vessel and scientific equipment. Due to the nature of the services, the National Oceanography Centre are the only provider that could deliver the University's requirements

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034012-2024 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated without publication of a contract notice |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Oct 2024 |
| 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 | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF EXETER |
| Locality | EXETER |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX4 4QH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | Exeter |
| Electoral ward | Duryard and St James |
| Westminster constituency | Exeter |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NATIONAL OCEANOGRAPHY CENTRE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

### Codes

- 63726800 - Research vessel services

## Release History

- 21 Oct 2024 at 15:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034012-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.exeter.ac.uk

## Provenance

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