Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
International Nuclear Services Ltd
Hinton House, Risley
Warrington
WA3 6GR
Contact
Harry Spracklen
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UK - United Kingdom
National registration number
01144352
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.nucleartransportsolutions.com
Buyer's address
https://www.nucleartransportsolutions.com
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Other activity
Nuclear Transport
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
The Provision of Naval Architecture Services
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 71336000 - Engineering support services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Naval Architecture Services for the provision of General Naval Architecture, vessel licensing, vessel inspection & refurbishment and IMDG cargos/ INF Cargo.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £2,700,000
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
General Naval Architecture Support
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 71336000 - Engineering support services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The contractor shall provide a Naval Architect to undertake all services as required by NTS during the operation of vessels including but not limited to Engineering consultancy, design review, in order to provide an independent review of any design proposals from third parties engaged by NTS or its sub-contractors.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: ISOs / Weighting: 5
Quality criterion - Name: CV's / Weighting: 15
Quality criterion - Name: UK Flag / Weighting: 10
Quality criterion - Name: Capability / Weighting: 10
Quality criterion - Name: Regulatory / Weighting: 10
Quality criterion - Name: Shipyard Experience / Weighting: 10
Quality criterion - Name: Codes / Weighting: 10
Price - Weighting: 30
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Specialist Support to Vessel Licensing for Japan
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 71336000 - Engineering support services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The contractor shall provide a Naval Architect to undertake all services as required by NTS to support it obtaining Kaisa licensing from the Japanese authorities.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Capabilities / Weighting: 5
Quality criterion - Name: ISO Certifications / Weighting: 5
Quality criterion - Name: CV's / Weighting: 10
Quality criterion - Name: Shipyard Experience / Weighting: 5
Quality criterion - Name: Kaisa Licensing / Weighting: 20
Quality criterion - Name: UK Flag / Weighting: 10
Quality criterion - Name: Regulatory Experience / Weighting: 5
Quality criterion - Name: Codes / Weighting: 10
Price - Weighting: 30
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2024/S 000-039048
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
1
Title
Specialist Support to Vessel Licensing for Japan
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
11 April 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 4
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 3
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 4
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
HOULDER LIMITED
1-2 Paris Garden, London, SE1 8ND
LONDON
SE1 8ND
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
National registration number
04400298
Internet address
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £700,000
Lowest offer: £0.01 / Highest offer: £700,000 taken into consideration
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
2
Title
General Naval Architecture Support
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
11 April 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 8
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 3
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 8
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
HOULDER LIMITED
1-2 Paris Garden, London, SE1 8ND
LONDON
SE1 8ND
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
National registration number
04400298
Internet address
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £2,000,000
Lowest offer: £0.01 / Highest offer: £2,000,000 taken into consideration
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
2
Title
General Naval Architecture Support
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
11 April 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 8
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 3
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 8
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Frazer-Nash Consultancy Ltd
Hill Park Court Springfield Drive Leatherhead Surrey
Leatherhead
KT22 7NL
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKJ2 - Surrey, East and West Sussex
National registration number
2562870
Internet address
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £2,000,000
Lowest offer: £0.01 / Highest offer: £2,000,000 taken into consideration
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
2
Title
General Naval Architecture Support
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
11 April 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 8
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 3
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 8
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
BMT Ltd
Maritime House, 210 Lower Bristol Road, Bath,
Dorchester
BA2 3DQ
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
National registration number
01887373
Internet address
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £2,000,000
Lowest offer: £0.01 / Highest offer: £2,000,000 taken into consideration
Section six. Complementary information
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
International Nuclear Services Ltd
Hinton House, Risley
Warrington
WA3 6GR
Country
United Kingdom
Internet address
https://www.nucleartransportsolutions.com
six.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures
International Nuclear Services Ltd
Hinton House, Risley
Warrington
WA3 6GR
Country
United Kingdom