International Nuclear Services Limited (INS) operates a fleet of Irradiated Nuclear Fuel (INF) carriers on behalf of the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) and Pacific Nucler Transport (PNTL). There are currently a total of 5 vessels which are used to carry mainly INF class cargoes between various ports throughout the world. All vessels are crewed by PNTL employees and operate out of a Marine Terminal at Barrow-in-Furness, UK. The successful tenderer will be expected to provide a world class advisory service on all aspects of salvage management summarised as follows:

1. Advisory Services

To provide advice and support on salvage-related matters, as requested by INS, including but not limited to: recovery methods; towing advice; naval architectural advice; to provide 24 hrs/day, 365 days/year availability for urgent advice and guidance; to attend and play an active part in SARAT (Salvage and Recovery Advisory Team) meetings.

2. Salvage Management

To work closely with INS and/or INS’s ship managers on salvage and recovery related issues; to update INS on an ongoing basis on new salvage recovery techniques, work methods, equipment etc.

3. Potential Training

To provide resources to assist in the planning and carrying out of any training exercise which may be organised by SARAT; if requested, to provide a salvage vessel to take part in such training exercises.

4. Storage and Transport

To provide secure and weatherproof storage, at 6 worldwide locations, for INS’s Emergency Response Equipment .The storage locations relate to the routes operated by INS’s vessels so that the equipment can be speedily deployed to a vessel in distress;to carry out an annual visual inspection of the Equipment and advise INS of any repair/replacement needed.

Expressions of interest, including a response to all information required under section 111, should be submitted electroncially to the contact detailed at section I.1 above.