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Marine Research Vessel Refit, Maintenance, Equipment and Support Services Framework

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...

Buyer

National Oceanography Centre

Value

£100,000,000

Published

18 Aug 2026

Closes

15 Jan 2027

Procurement details

Source

Find a Tender

Region

United Kingdom

Procurement method

Competitive Flexible Procedure

Category

Services

Contract starts

1 Aug 2027

Contract ends

30 Jul 2035

CPV classifications

31120000

Generators

34512000

Ships and similar vessels for the transport of persons or goods

34513000

Fishing, emergency and other special vessels

34930000

Marine equipment

38290000

Surveying, hydrographic, oceanographic and hydrological instruments and appliances

50240000

Repair, maintenance and associated services related to marine and other equipment

50500000

Repair and maintenance services for pumps, valves, taps and metal containers and machinery

51145000

Installation services of marine engines

Lots

Lot 1 Marine Research Vessel Refit, Maintenance, Equipment and Support Services Framework

Value not provided

Delivery: UK · United Kingdom

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