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    ContractsVessel Support Services for RRS Sir David Attenborough
    Awarded contract

    Vessel Support Services for RRS Sir David Attenborough

    Awarded
    €45.1k
    Published 5 Oct 2026

    Non-competitive contract for vessel support agency services for the RRS Sir David Attenborough research ship.

    🇬🇧United Kingdom· South WestPublished 5 Oct 2026· TodayviaFind a Tender
    Awarded
    €45.1k
    Published 5 Oct 2026

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      €45,070
      Euros
    • Closing date
      Rolling
      No closing date published
    • Sector
      Professional Services
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom
      South West

    Suppliers

    1 supplier
    • NE
      Nesskip EHF
    Lead contractor

    Lifecycle

    Awarded

    Contract awarded. Originally published today.

    5 October 2026
    Awarded — no open tender advertised

    Brief

    This is a non-competitive contract award notice for agency services to provide vessel support for the RRS Sir David Attenborough research ship. The procurement is being concluded without competition as there are no reasonable alternatives available for the required goods, services, or works. This contract covers essential support services necessary for the operation and maintenance of the vessel.

    Track record

    39 awards · 34 winners
    Open field

    No single supplier dominates the field.

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    5. WOMBLE BOND DICKINSON UK LLP2× · 5%
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    Award notice and full record on the publisher's site

    Publisher
    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    find-tender.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    ocds-h6vhtk-07805f
    UR
    Buyer
    UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION
    Sector
    Professional Services