UK Research & Innovation (UKRI)
UKRI-4667 NERC Research Vessels Refit, Upgrade and Maintenance Services
This is a contract result notice, not an open opportunity. Details from the official award data.
The procurement contact named on the official notice.
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
What the supplier must deliver
The Supplier will also be able
The Supplier will also be able to provide global support should emergency repairs/dockings be required to be undertaken outside of scheduled maintenance periods.
Ensure vessels are maintained to the standards
ensure vessels are maintained to the standards required by UKRI.
Ensure vessels are maintained in accordance
ensure vessels are maintained in accordance with Flag State and Classification Society requirements.
Provide continuity in maintenance standards and utilise
provide continuity in maintenance standards and utilise one organisation that will gain experience and knowledge of the RRS Sir David Attenborough.
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- ocds-h6vhtk-058d0a
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- award · Awarded
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- 042332-2026
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