Published date: 6 July 2022

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Closing: 20 July 2022, 12pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Added-value database services - 72321000

Location of contract

SW1P 4DR

Value of contract

£25,000

Procurement reference

tender_310727/1085289

Published date

6 July 2022

Closing date

20 July 2022

Closing time

12pm

Contract start date

8 August 2022

Contract end date

7 September 2022

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure (above threshold)

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

This procedure can be used for procurements above the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

The Department for Transport (DfT) via the Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) invites proposals for the Stability assessment of the fishing vessel Njord.
At about 1330 on 6 March 2022 the 24m stern trawler Njord capsized, inverted, and then sank in a position close to 58° 37.6'N 002° 21.07'E, while the crew were in the process of recovering and processing catch. The capsize resulted in the loss of one of the eight crew on board. MAIB has commenced an investigation and the stability of the vessel is a key aspect to be examined. The vessel has not been recovered and remains on the seabed where it sank.

The purpose of this contract would be to digitally model, then assess the stability of Njord at three distinct phases of its life.
- In the 2010 unmodified condition
- In the 2021 modified condition
- In the pre accident condition
The supplier must produce a report with the results of the assessment and outlining the analysis done. The report will form part of the MAIB's safety investigation report.
The stability assessment with be inevitably based on information supplied by the MAIB. The MAIB will endeavour to ensure this information is as accurate as possible. The supplier must ensure that the analysis made from their calculations and modelling are as accurate as possible. MAIB reports are often taken as factual evidence in coronial inquests.

More information

Links

Additional text

Please search for reference itt_983 - Njord Stability Assessment

About the buyer

Address

Great Minster House, 33 Horseferry Road
London
SW1P 4DR
England

Telephone

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Email

carwyn.jenkins@dft.gov.uk