Ship Repair & Maintenance for RRS James Cook and RRS Discovery
UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED · Awarded contract
AwardedShip Repair & Maintenance for RRS James Cook and RRS Discovery
Awarded 06 Aug 2017
Awarded06 Aug 2017
Value£9,800,000.00
SupplierDamen Shiprepair Amsterdam BV
RegionSouth West
CategoryTransport & Logistics
Ended 6y 4mo ago2y 11mo term
Awarded 6 Aug 2017Expired 5 July 2020
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UK Shared Business Services Limited awarded a contract to Damen Shiprepair Amsterdam BV for the provision of annual refits, including maintenance, repair, enhancement, and refit, of the Royal Research Ships RRS James Cook and RRS Discovery on behalf of the National Oceanography Centre.
The long-term agreement (3+1+1) provides options for ship refits across all operating areas, such as the Atlantic, Eastern Pacific, and Indian Oceans.
The contract value is AUD 9,800,000.
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