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
Documents
Unlock document linkPipeline notice on Find a Tender
18 Aug 2026
Pipeline notice on Find a Tender
Planned procurement notice · UK1 · Web page
Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
18 Sept 2026
Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
Market engagement notice · UK2 · Web page
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