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title: "RRS Sir David Attenborough (SDA) Refit Contract 2025"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04de11"
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# RRS Sir David Attenborough (SDA) Refit Contract 2025

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04de11

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## Summary

The UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) has completed the procurement process for the "RRS Sir David Attenborough (SDA) Refit Contract 2025." This contract falls within the services category, specifically targeting repair and maintenance services of ships. The contract pertains to dry dock, repair, and upgrades necessary to support the British Antarctic Survey. The procurement method utilised was a negotiated procedure without prior publication, following the limited procurement method. The contract was awarded on 11th February 2025, with an approximate value of DKK 38,000,000. The location for the contract execution is Denmark (DK).

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in ship maintenance, dry docking, and repair services. Companies with technical expertise and experience in handling complex ship refits, particularly those with prior knowledge of the RRS Sir David Attenborough, will be well-suited to compete. The contract fosters collaboration with Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) for the specialised purchasing of equipment and materials, thus promoting business growth and development within the maritime sector. The successful supplier for this tender is Orskov Yard A/S, a large enterprise based in Denmark.

## Notice

This is a Contract Award for ship maintenance services. The Contract was awarded following a negotiated procedure without prior publication, in accordance with Regulation 32(2)(b)(ii) of the Public Contract Regulations.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This requirement is for the provision ship refit services, to support the British Antarctic Survey (BAS). The Contract is required to provide dry dock, repair and upgrade services and facilities in accordance with the 5 annual special survey requirements and the repairs and upgrades within the SDA 2025 refit Specification. Along with the refit infrastructure the yard are required to support OEM and SME contracts to support the works within the refit and conduct specialised purchasing of equipment and materials required for the special dry docking and refit. Additional information: Contract value approximately PS4.2m in GBP

### Procurement Information

Competition is not possible due to shipyard (dry dock) availability in the required timeframe and existing knowledge of the vessel. Alternatives would face technical difficulties in completing the refit, increasing costs and delay to the overall programme.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004712-2025 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £38,000,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK RESEARCH & 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ORSKOV YARD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50241000 - Repair and maintenance services of ships

## Release History

- 12 Feb 2025 at 12:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004712-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ukri.org
- https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=925090265
- https://www.orskov.dk/offshore/
- https://www.ukri.org/about-us/procurement-contract-transparency-data

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