Marine Research Vessel Refit, Maintenance, Equipment and Support Services Framework
Buyer: National Oceanography Centre
- Published
- 18 September 2026
- Place of performance
- UK
- Lots
- 1
- Notice number
- 088885-2026
- Reference
- ocds-h6vhtk-06e6ac
- Official source
- Official source
CPV codes
- 34512000Ships and similar vessels for the transport of persons or goods
- 34513000Fishing, emergency and other special vessels
- 34930000Marine equipment
- 38290000Surveying, hydrographic, oceanographic and hydrological instruments and appliances
- 50240000Repair, maintenance and associated services related to marine and other equipment
- 50500000Repair and maintenance services for pumps, valves, taps and metal containers and machinery
- 51145000Installation services of marine engines
- 51200000Installation services of equipment for measuring, checking, testing and navigating
Description
The National Oceanography Centre (NOC) is looking to establish an open framework for the refit, maintenance, equipping and sustainment of its operational research vessels, including RRS James Cook and RRS Discovery, together with associated marine assets and scientific systems, across their working life. The support sought is expected to include the following broad areas, which are indicative and not exhaustive. Refit and docking support across the classification cycle, including the intermediate and special survey work falling due within it, broadly covering hull, structural and coating work, propulsion and steering intervention, tailshaft and rudder work, and the repair and renewal identified through survey. Both wet berth and dry dock coverage will be needed over the life of the framework, and the structure will be designed to accommodate suppliers offering either or both. General marine engineering and support capability, required both during refit periods and on an ongoing basis outside them, in the United Kingdom and overseas, broadly covering marine mechanical and electrical engineering, fabrication, pipework and hydraulics, HVAC, cabling and systems installation, interior w…
Official publications
- FTS · 088885-2026 · 18 September 2026
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