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

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) Published 8 May 2026 Find a Tender
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key details

Value£9,000,000 (£10,800,000 inc. VAT)
Statuscomplete
Category (CPV) 50241000
Deadline16 Jan 2026
Procedureopen
SME suitableYes
OCIDocds-h6vhtk-058d0a

Award

SupplierValueDateStatus
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

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notice history

6 notices published against this procurement.

PublishedTypeRegimeNotice
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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