AAD icebreaker RSV Nuyina

Following AAD’s decision on the procurement model, we had a technical support role in was involved in the overall program planning and development of the acquisition and contracting strategy.

Specific activity included:

• Preparation of Tender documentation including re-development of the Function and Performance Specification
• Support through the bid period and tender evaluation
• Extensive involvement in the review of technical documentation
• Provision of specialist technical support
• Support in the resolution of issues arising during the design and construction phase
• Provision of specialist on-site personnel during construction/acceptance

We have drawn upon our deep experience with complex naval platforms and high value Government procurement programs to provide the AAD with engineering support on a range of technical areas including:

• Habitability
• Winterisation and Polar Class notation
• Materials Handling and workflow
• Underwater noise and acoustics
• Helicopter operations
• Watercraft operations
• Marine electrical power and safety systems
• HVAC
• Verification and Validation

The broad range of activity required a close and cooperative relationship with the AAD project team to meet tight deadlines and satisfy AAD stakeholders’ technical requirements.