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title: "The Provision of Naval Architecture Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04c224"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "INTERNATIONAL NUCLEAR SERVICES LTD"
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# The Provision of Naval Architecture Services

Buyer: INTERNATIONAL NUCLEAR SERVICES LTD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04c224

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## Summary

International Nuclear Services Ltd is seeking proposals for the provision of Naval Architecture Services, with specific focus on General Naval Architecture Support and Specialist Support to Vessel Licensing for Japan. This procurement process, initiated through an open procedure, falls under the 'Engineering support services' industry category. The location for the delivery of services is the UK, and the procurement stage is currently active. Key details include a tender period ending on 8th January 2025, with the award period starting on the same day. The total estimated value of the tender is £2,700,000, and bids are to be submitted electronically by 12:00 PM on the closing date.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the field of naval architecture and engineering consultancy. Companies experienced in vessel operation, design review, and regulatory compliance, particularly those with capabilities for vessel licensing support in Japan, will find this tender well-suited to their expertise. This opportunity is ideal for both large firms and SMEs, as demonstrated by the involvement of entities like HOULDER LIMITED, Frazer-Nash Consultancy Ltd, and BMT Ltd in similar previous contracts. By securing this contract, businesses can enhance their portfolios and gain significant exposure, positioning themselves strategically within the naval architecture sector.

## Notice

Naval Architecture Services for the provision of General Naval Architecture, vessel licensing, vessel inspection & refurbishment and IMDG cargos/ INF Cargo.

### Lot Information

General Naval Architecture Support

The contractor shall provide a Naval Architect to undertake all services as required by NTS during the operation of vessels including but not limited to Engineering consultancy, design review, in order to provide an independent review of any design proposals from third parties engaged by NTS or its sub-contractors.

Specialist Support to Vessel Licensing for Japan

The contractor shall provide a Naval Architect to undertake all services as required by NTS to support it obtaining Kaisa licensing from the Japanese authorities.

General Naval Architecture Support

The contractor shall provide a Naval Architect to undertake all services as required by NTS during the operation of vessels including but not limited to Engineering consultancy, design review, in order to provide an independent review of any design proposals from third parties engaged by NTS or its sub-contractors.

Specialist Support to Vessel Licensing for Japan

The contractor shall provide a Naval Architect to undertake all services as required by NTS to support it obtaining Kaisa licensing from the Japanese authorities.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014806-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,700,000 |
| Lots value | £2,500,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Active, Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | INTERNATIONAL NUCLEAR SERVICES LTD |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | BMT; FRAZER-NASH CONSULTANCY; HOULDER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71336000 - Engineering support services

## Release History

- 14 Apr 2025 at 08:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014806-2025
- 4 Dec 2024 at 12:13 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039048-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.fnc.co.uk
- https://atamis-2464.my.site.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.bmt.org/
- https://www.houlderltd.com/
- https://www.nucleartransportsolutions.com

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