UKRI-4667 NERC Research Vessels Refit, Upgrade and Maintenance Services
key details
| Value | £9,000,000 (£10,800,000 inc. VAT) |
|---|---|
| Status | complete |
| Category (CPV) | 50241000 |
| Deadline | 16 Jan 2026 |
| Procedure | open |
| SME suitable | Yes |
| OCID | ocds-h6vhtk-058d0a |
Award
| Supplier | Value | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orskov Yard A/S | £9,000,000 | 16 Apr 2026 | active |
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
documents
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079820-2025 , tenderNotice
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notice history
6 notices published against this procurement.
| Published | Type | Regime | Notice |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Aug 2025 | Preliminary market engagement (UK2) | Procurement Act 2023 | 050954-2025 |
| 28 Aug 2025 | Preliminary market engagement (UK2) | Procurement Act 2023 | 051793-2025 |
| 4 Dec 2025 | Tender notice (UK4) | Procurement Act 2023 | 079820-2025 |
| 20 Apr 2026 | Contract award (UK6) | Procurement Act 2023 | 035760-2026 |
| 23 Apr 2026 | Contract award (UK6) | Procurement Act 2023 | 037071-2026 |
| 8 May 2026 | Contract details (UK7) | Procurement Act 2023 | 042332-2026 |
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