Procurement

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

  • UK Research & Innovation (UKRI)

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-058d0a

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

Notices

UK4: Tender notice

Notice identifier
2025/S 000-079820
Published
4 December 2025, 3:07pm

UK2: Preliminary market engagement notice

Notice identifier
2025/S 000-051793
Published
28 August 2025, 9:58am
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