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UKRI-4667 NERC Research Vessels Refit, Upgrade and Maintenance Services

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI)

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: UK Research & Innovation (UKRI)

Buyer Address: Polaris House, Swindon, Wiltshire, UKK14, SN2 1FL, United Kingdom

Contact Name: Kate Richardson

Contact Email: nercprocurement@ukri.org

Contact Telephone: 01793 442000

Status
active
Procedure
open
Value
9000000.0 GBP
Gross: 10800000.0 GBP
Published
04 Dec 2025, 15:07
Deadline
16 Jan 2026, 14:00
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
50241000 - Repair and maintenance services of ships
Region
n/a
Awarded To
n/a
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

UKRI wishes to establish a Framework Agreement for the provision of refit, upgrade and maintenance services for the RRS Sir David Attenborough. The Framework Agreement (Agreement) will be awarded to a single Supplier for a period of two years with an extension option of up to two years (2+1+1). The Supplier will also be able to provide global support should emergency repairs/dockings be required to be undertaken outside of scheduled maintenance periods. The Agreement will: • ensure vessels are maintained to the standards required by UKRI. • ensure vessels are maintained in accordance with Flag State and Classification Society requirements. • provide continuity in maintenance standards and utilise one organisation that will gain experience and knowledge of the RRS Sir David Attenborough • cover the global footprint of operations for RRS Sir David Attenborough

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Opportunity Context

More Information Links

External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079820-2025

Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

Lots

Lot 1 Status: active

Lot 1 Has Options: Yes

Lot 1 Options: Option to extend as stated

Lot 1 Value: GBP 9,000,000.00

Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 10,800,000.00

Lot 1 Contract Start: 2026-04-01T00:00:00+01:00

Lot 1 Contract End: 2028-03-31T23:59:59+01:00

Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes

Lot 1 Award Criterion (price): Price (30%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Technical/Quality (60%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Social Value (10%)

Documents

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