UKRI-4667 NERC Research Vessels Refit, Upgrade and Maintenance Services
UKRI is seeking a single supplier to provide refit, upgrade and maintenance services for the RRS Sir David Attenborough research vessel over a two-year period with optional extensions. The supplier must also be able to provide emergency repair and docking support globally.
- Closed16 January 2026
- Value£9.0m
- BuyerUK Research & Innovation (UKRI)
- Whereglobal, with primary focus on RRS Sir David Attenborough
- CategoryRepair & maintenance
- RegionUK-wide
You'll want to look if you have specialist expertise in research vessel refit and maintenance, can meet international maritime compliance standards, and can support global operations.
You'll need
- Compliance with Flag State requirements
- Compliance with Classification Society requirements
- Ability to provide global emergency support
Might not suit a small firm
- the contract itself is a large one
- it needs coverage across the whole UK