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title: "Services to Support Vessel Licensing in Japan"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04e4ae"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "INTERNATIONAL NUCLEAR SERVICES LTD"
published: "2025-04-22"
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# Services to Support Vessel Licensing in Japan

Buyer: INTERNATIONAL NUCLEAR SERVICES LTD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04e4ae

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## Summary

International Nuclear Services Ltd, a body governed by public law and based in Warrington, UK, has completed the procurement process titled "Services to Support Vessel Licensing in Japan." This tender, classified under the CPV code 60640000 for Shipping operations, involved providing technical advice to facilitate the licensing of vessels by the Japanese Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport (JMLIT) to support nuclear materials transport. The procurement method employed was an open procedure, ensuring a competitive and transparent selection process. Key dates include the initiation of the tender on 21st January 2025, with a closing deadline adjusted to 12 noon on 7th March 2025 due to an accelerated procedure. The contract was successfully awarded on 22nd April 2025 to Nuclear Fuel Transport Co., Ltd., indicating the completion stage of this procurement.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in maritime regulatory support and nuclear logistics. Companies with the expertise in handling and securing necessary shipping licenses and providing ad-hoc support for high-stake operations, particularly those with experience in the Japanese regulatory environment, would find this contract appealing. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) actively participated in the bidding process, demonstrating that even niche providers could compete effectively and win such contracts. This engagement highlights a substantial growth opportunity for SMEs looking to expand their portfolio in the international nuclear transport sector by affiliating with key players like International Nuclear Services Ltd.

## Notice

Framework for the provision Services to Support Vessel Licensing in Japan

The Contractor will provide technical advice and support to obtaining Japanese Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport (JMLIT) licencing of our Vessels to support a number of nuclear material transports from Japan to various destinations around the world and provide ad-hoc technical support as and when required and as detailed in the Call Off.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Vessel licensing services required to support the business with making applications for vessel licensing to JMLIT

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016136-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Apr 2025 |
| 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 | Complete |
| Lots status | 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 | 1 |
| Supplier names | NUCLEAR FUEL TRANSPORT CO.,LTD. |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60640000 - Shipping operations

## Release History

- 22 Apr 2025 at 08:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016136-2025
- 21 Feb 2025 at 10:24 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006086-2025
- 21 Feb 2025 at 10:24 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006569-2025

## Notice URLs

- https://atamis-2464.my.site.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.nft.co.jp/english/
- https://www.nucleartransportsolutions.com

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