Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13ce3-a0d7-71fa-80e5-4de780187709/purchase-a-second-hand-ship-or-purchase-a-long-term-charter-option

pending GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs

# Purchase a second hand ship or purchase a long term charter option

[International Nuclear Services](https://tendernation.io/buyers/international-nuclear-services)

Estimated value

£100,000 to £15,000,000

Published

27 Sept 2024

Deadline

Rolling deadline

## Who can bid

- Buyer says suitable for SMEs

    The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid.
- Open procedure

    Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage.

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## About this tender

This PIN is issued to inform the market of an upcoming opportunity to provide a second hand RoRo vessel and/or a long-term charter service for Nuclear Transport Solutions (NTS).

The suggested specification for the vessel is:

• Vessel capable of receiving RoRo cargo, maximum length 150 m Beam 24m available either for sale, or 5 year bare boat time charter.

• Generic RoRo cargo including IMDG cargo and project cargo.

• Minimum Free height required:

o main deck height minimum 5m? With direct access from ramp. We need the 5m2 per m2.

• Deck and ramp loadings of minimum 5 t/m2.

• Stern ramp or side ramp considered capable of taking the above loadings.

• Maximum Age 20 year old and currently registered and classed with IACS society.

The procurement will aim to provide a suitable vessel that can be utilised as part of the fleet to deliver third party services to our customer base. This notice is not a call for competition but an early indication to suppliers of our intentions to procure services in this area.

## CPV classification

Shipping operations

Source

Contracts Finder (UK)

[View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/68623bba-a7df-4e06-86ff-5b8519eb947c)

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