Repair and maintenance services of ships

Tender description

RRS James Cook Vessel- A marine maintenance/servicing facility is required to undertake scheduled repairs and to carry out routine, mandatory maintenance and class survey work. Work is to be completed in shortest possible running days to enable post refit sea trials to be completed prior to its next science cruise. Main Tasks: The main tasks to be undertaken during this maintenance period are as follows: — O/H 1 main engine (9WL20); removal of props, rudders and tail shafts, repair to shafts, fitting eco-seals; — Cleaning and painting of the underwater hull, vertical sides and superstructure; — Renewal of anodes; survey/overhaul of 2 x tunnel thrusters; — Renewal of the timber deck stbd. side. In order to allow the bidders to quote accurately for this requirement we expect all interested bidders to attend the vessel for inspection. RRS James Cook will be available for inspection on 24.2.2016 - 5.3.2016 in Port of Spain, Trinidad, with a backup slot for clarification 23.4.2016 in Southampton. Please note: In order to be considered for this procurement bidders must attend 1 of the available slots to inspect the vessel.