Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
UK Research & Innovation
Polaris House, North Star Avenue
Swindon
SN12 1FL
Telephone
+44 7394401250
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKK14 - Swindon
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Other activity
Research
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
UKRI-2367 Marine Technical Advisor Services
Reference number
UKRI-2367
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 71350000 - Engineering-related scientific and technical services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
The Contract will operate for an initial period of three years with two optional one-year extensions.
The scope of the Contract will include provision of:
- Advice (including feasibility) & designs for existing vessels to improve fuel efficiency, safety, operability, scientific or environmental performance.
- Specifications and supervision of works to support modifications & refits and advise on follow-on activities.
- Advice on marine infrastructure and equipment.
- Advice/supervision on repair/modification works to vessels funded through or chartered by UKRI-NERC.
- Marine safety assurance to the owner/operator.
Value of the contract over the full duration is dependent on capital budgets.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £5,000,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 71320000 - Engineering design services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance
UNITED KINGDOM
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Depending on assessment of market this procurement may be conducted under either the Open or Restricted Procedure.
Minimum experience will include all the following:
- Vessel architectural design
- Specification writing
- Supervision of vessel modification/major repair
- Experience of working on research & ice-breaking vessels
- Experience of GHG/Carbon reduction and efficiency
UKRI would like interested service providers are invited to express their interest in the opportunity and complete a Request for Information (RFI), via the UKRI sourcing portal.
We envisage engaging with interested suppliers to better understand the market during the next couple of months, prior to lunching a formal one or two stage competition via Contract Notice.
two.2.14) Additional information
A bidders event will be held prior to launch of the procurement (date: TBA) for those expressing interest.
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
5 September 2022
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at:
To respond to this opportunity, please click here:
https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/respond/67C75GJK3T
GO Reference: GO-202295-PRO-20900965