UKRI-2367 Marine Technical Advisor Services

Tender description

The Contract will operate for an initial period of three years with two optional one-year extensions. The scope of the Contract will include provision of: - Advice (including feasibility) & designs for existing vessels to improve fuel efficiency, safety, operability, scientific or environmental performance. - Specifications and supervision of works to support modifications & refits and advise on follow-on activities. - Advice on marine infrastructure and equipment. - Advice/supervision on repair/modification works to vessels funded through or chartered by UKRI-NERC. - Marine safety assurance to the owner/operator. Value of the contract over the full duration is dependent on capital budgets. Lot 1: Depending on assessment of market this procurement may be conducted under either the Open or Restricted Procedure. Minimum experience will include all the following: - Vessel architectural design - Specification writing - Supervision of vessel modification/major repair - Experience of working on research & ice-breaking vessels - Experience of GHG/Carbon reduction and efficiency UKRI would like interested service providers are invited to express their interest in the opportunity and complete a Request for Information (RFI), via the UKRI sourcing portal. We envisage engaging with interested suppliers to better understand the market during the next couple of months, prior to lunching a formal one or two stage competition via Contract Notice. Additional information: A bidders event will be held prior to launch of the procurement (date: TBA) for those expressing interest.