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# UKRI-1441 NERC Vessels Maintenance Framework

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/ukri-1441-nerc-vessels-maintenance-framework-ocds-h6vhtk-02b3e0). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** UK Research and Innovation: "UKRI-1441 NERC Vessels Maintenance Framework". Published status: active. Framework Ceiling: £45,000,000. 2 published lots. Recorded submission deadline: 31 Jan 2022, 12:00 GMT. Published submission portal: www.delta-esourcing.com.

## Key Information
- **Status:** ACTIVE (the published submission deadline has passed)
- **Buyer:** [UK Research and Innovation](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/uk-research-and-innovation-gov-pb1221)
- **Framework Ceiling (notional):** £45,000,000 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** 31 January 2022 at 12:00 GMT
- **Lots:** 2
- **Procurement Method:** Open procedure
- **Main Category:** services
- **Classifications (CPV):** Reconditioning services of ships or boats, Repair and maintenance services of ships, Repair, maintenance and associated services related to marine and other equipment, Ships, Ships and boats (+3 more)
- **Delivery Location:** UK, UKH12
- **Legal Basis:** CELEX 32014L0024
- **Official Documents:** 2 published documents & notices ([view on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/ukri-1441-nerc-vessels-maintenance-framework-ocds-h6vhtk-02b3e0#documents))
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-02b3e0`

## Before you bid
Deciding whether to bid? The Tenderline page for this tender carries the competition and buyer analysis this notice does not:

- **Expected competition:** how many bids lots like this attract, from past awards in the same market.
- **Who could compete:** suppliers who have won similar work, and who holds the current contract.
- **Buyer track record:** earlier work for this buyer, its unexpired awards, and how its awards compared with its estimates.
- **Price forecast:** the commercial price range for each lot, with the middle 50% of comparable awards.

- **What it takes to win:** selection and award criteria, lot by lot.
- **Contract history:** what this tender replaces, and every notice in the procedure.

[Open the competition and buyer analysis](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/ukri-1441-nerc-vessels-maintenance-framework-ocds-h6vhtk-02b3e0#tl-md)

## Submission
- **Submission Platform:** [delta-esourcing.com](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.delta-esourcing.com%2Ftenders%2FUK-UK-Swindon%3A-Repair-and-maintenance-services-of-ships.%2FAW5JT27E47)
- **How to bid:** https://tenderline.uk/tenders/ukri-1441-nerc-vessels-maintenance-framework-ocds-h6vhtk-02b3e0#participate

## Description
UKRI are seeking to engage in a fixed period contract with one company/entity to undertake refits on RRS “James Cook”, RRS “Discovery” and RRS “Sir David Attenborough” for a period of three years with options for a further two. The successful bidder for the vessel refits will also be able to provide global support should emergency repairs/dockings be required to be undertaken outside of scheduled maintenance periods
To ensure vessels are maintained to the standards required by UKRI, Flag State and Classification Society requirements.
 To provide continuity in maintenance standards and utilise one organisation that will gain experience and knowledge of the UKRI vessels. To cover the global footprint of operations for UKRI vessels.

## Lots (2)
### Lot 1: Lot 1 – Vessels operated by the National Oceanographic Centre, Southampton (NOCS)
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 34500000, 34510000, 34512000, 50240000, 50241000, 50241100
- **Delivery regions:** UK, UKH

- **Estimated Value:** £45,000,000
- **Description:** UKRI are seeking to engage in a fixed period contract with one company/entity to undertake refits on RRS “James Cook”, RRS “Discovery” and RRS “Sir David Attenborough” for a period of three years with options for a further two. 
The Contract will 
· ...

- **Options published:** yes

### Lot 2: Lot 2 – Vessels operated by the British Antarctic Survey (BAS)
- **Lot id:** `2`
- **Status:** planned
- **CPV codes:** 50241000, 50241100, 50245000
- **Delivery regions:** UK

- **Description:** UKRI-NERC owns three ocean going research ships.  It requires refit and maintenance services for:
-Planned and unplanned refit and maintenance work.
-Modifications to reduce the carbon footprint of the vessels.
The requirement will be met using one p...

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F032494-2021)
- **Last Source Update:** 2021-12-30T16:05:30.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-27T03:53:35.273Z
- **Machine API:** https://tenderline.uk/api/public/tenders/ocds-h6vhtk-02b3e0