Tender

Ramsgate Harbour Lock Gates - Replacement and Refurbishment Project

THANET DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Thanet District Council is currently facilitating an open tender for the "Ramsgate Harbour Lock Gates - Replacement and Refurbishment Project". This urgent refurbishment initiative is categorized under mechanical installations, with a procurement value of £600,000 and a minimum threshold of £400,000. The project is set in Ramsgate, South East England, with a contract period starting on 2nd January 2018 and concluding on 31st March 2018. Prospective contractors should submit their completed tender documents electronically via the Kent Business Portal by 14:00 on 24th November 2017, with clarifications due by 14:00 on 17th November 2017.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in mechanical engineering and refurbishment works, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with qualifications in engineering and construction. Given the urgent nature of the project and the requirement for early mobilisation after the contract award, contractors with experience in similar refurbishments and an ability to meet tight deadlines would be well-suited to compete for this lucrative contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Ramsgate Harbour Lock Gates - Replacement and Refurbishment Project

Notice Description

Thanet District Council is seeking to select and appoint a suitably qualified contractor to undertake urgent refurbishment work to existing lock gates, lifting bridge and control systems. Early mobilisation/commencement of works is essential following contract award to the successful contractor. Works are anticipated to commence January 2018 The works involve the removal of three items of hydraulically operated mechanical equipment from the existing lock which is located between the inner and outer harbour. These items of equipment are: the flap gate, a pair of mitre gates and a lifting bridge. These items are to be removed, inspected, overhauled and refitted. The project also involves the replacement of the existing mechanical controls with a new PLC based control system together with the refurbishment of the existing hydraulic operating systems. The procurement process will be undertaken on the basis of an open tender. All tenders will be accepted subject to the tenderer providing suitable responses to grounds for Mandatory and Discretionary Rejection and that the minimum standards are met as set out in the Invitation to Tender document. Evaluation will be on the basis of criteria as set out in the Invitation to Tender document. The form of contract will be NEC 3 Engineering & Construction Contract with Option A Activity Schedule (April 2013) plus Thanet District Council's Special Conditions. IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Suppliers should in first instance register themselves on the Kent Business Portal (www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk) by following registration instructions. All procurement documents are attached to the notice there and available for suppliers to download and complete according to instructions contained. Completed tender documents must be submitted electronically via the Kent Business Portal by no later than 14.00 hrs on Friday 8 December 2017. Any clarifications or questions must be submitted via the discussions area of the Kent Business Portal by no later than 14.00 hrs Friday 1 December 2017.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/16a01e5f-b170-4112-98bf-a93b8ac6a339
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45350000 - Mechanical installations

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Nov 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Dec 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Jan 2018 - 31 Mar 2018 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THANET DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MARGATE
Postcode
CT9 1XZ
Post Town
Canterbury
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ44 East Kent
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Thanet
Electoral Ward
Cliftonville West
Westminster Constituency
East Thanet

Further Information

Notice Documents

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