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

Buyer: UK Research and Innovation

Published
4 December 2025
Submission deadline
16 January 2026
Estimated value
£9,000,000
Place of performance
UK
Procedure
Open procedure
Lots
1
Documents
1
Notice number
079820-2025
Reference
ocds-h6vhtk-058d0a
Official source
Official source

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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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