UKRI-4667 NERC Research Vessels Refit, Upgrade and Maintenance Services
Details
- Value
- £9,000,000
- Topic
- Repair and maintenance services of ships
- Published
- 4 December 2025
- Submission
- 16 January 2026
- Source
- uk:find_a_tender
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
Timeline
- Completed: Tender published4 December 2025Current notice
- Completed: Submission date16 January 2026
About the buyer
UK Research & Innovation is the non-departmental public body that brings together the seven research councils, Research England and Innovate UK.
The UK Industrial Liaison Office gives UK companies advance notice of tenders from international facilities such as CERN and ESO.
Over the past 5 years, most of UK Research & Innovation's contract awards have been in business services, laboratory and precision equipment and repair and maintenance.
Relevant CPV codes
- 50241000 · Repair and maintenance services of ships
Decision makers
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| Head of Procurement | +44 •••• •••••• | ••••••••@uk-research-innovation.gov | |
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| Contracts Manager | +44 •••• •••••• | ••••••••@uk-research-innovation.gov |
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