--- title: "RRS James Cook Refit Contract 2025" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04ef24" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04ef24" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04ef24.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04ef24.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "NATIONAL OCEANOGRAPHY CENTRE" published: "2026-04-15" --- # RRS James Cook Refit Contract 2025 Buyer: NATIONAL OCEANOGRAPHY CENTRE Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04ef24 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04ef24) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04ef24.json) ## Summary The National Oceanography Centre, a sub-central government public authority located in Southampton, announced the successful completion of the RRS James Cook Refit Contract 2025, with all warranties concluded on 4th April 2025. The refit, contracted for £572,188.06 GBP, took place from 30th June to 26th July 2025 following a direct award procurement process due to unforeseen circumstances. The contract initially faced delays but was amended to address additional technical requirements, leveraging legal grounds stated in the Procurement Act 2023. The procurement catered to the repair and maintenance services category and was executed in Gorinchem, Netherlands, with Damen Shipyards serving as the supplier. This procurement offered significant opportunities in the marine maintenance industry, particularly for businesses specialising in ship refits and technical repair services. It provided an avenue for large-scale suppliers like Damen Shipyards to showcase their capabilities in managing urgent and complex vessel refits. Companies that excel in ship maintenance and repair and can quickly accommodate unforeseen requirements could find similar contracts relevant for future business growth. The contract underlines the importance of agility and expertise in handling critical and time-sensitive public procurement demands. ## Notice This notice follows the completion of voluntary standstill against the Contract Award Notice 2025/S 000-010186 for RRS James Cook Refit Contract 2025. As a result, the National Oceanography Centre (NOC) has contracted for the essential annual maintenance of the vessel, scheduled for June/July 2025. Given the urgency of scheduling and resource requirements, an immediate booking was essential to ensure the legal compliance & safety of the vessel. ### Procurement Information Following the failure of the originally planned contract, the scheduled and essential re-fit of the RSS James Cook could no longer be accommodated at the previously designated yard. As a result, the National Oceanography Centre (NOC) was compelled to re-contract for the essential annual maintenance of the vessel, scheduled for June/July 2025. Given the urgency of scheduling and resource requirements, an immediate booking was essential to ensure the legal compliance & safety of the vessel. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034265-2026 | | Notice type | UK11 - Contract Termination Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Direct | | Procurement method details | Direct award | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 15 Apr 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 19 Mar 2025 | | Contract period | 21 Jul 2025 - 26 Jul 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £350,000 | | Contracts value | £572,188 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Terminated | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NATIONAL OCEANOGRAPHY CENTRE | | Additional buyers | Missing | | Locality | SOUTHAMPTON | | Post town | Southampton | | Postcode | SO14 3ZH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight | | ITL 3 | TLJ32 Southampton | | Local authority | Southampton | | Electoral ward | Bargate | | Westminster constituency | Southampton Itchen | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | DAMEN SHIPYARDS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 50 - Repair and maintenance services ### Codes - 50241000 - Repair and maintenance services of ships ## Release History - 15 Apr 2026 at 13:18 - ContractTermination - UK11 - Contract Termination Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034265-2026 - 22 Jul 2025 at 14:15 - ContractAmendment - UK10 - Contract Change Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042079-2025 - 22 Jul 2025 at 11:27 - ContractAmendment - UK10 - Contract Change Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041972-2025 - 27 Jun 2025 at 14:33 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035868-2025 - 25 Mar 2025 at 14:46 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011150-2025 - 19 Mar 2025 at 15:02 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010186-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034265-2026 15th April 2026 - Contract termination notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042079-2025 22nd July 2025 - Contract change notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041972-2025 22nd July 2025 - Contract change notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035868-2025 27th June 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011150-2025 25th March 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010186-2025 19th March 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - http://www.damen.com/ - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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