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Replacement Foot Passenger Launch Service

Isle of Wight Council

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06 Aug 2020 at 12:04

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03 Apr 2020 at 11:16

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Summary of the contracting process

The Isle of Wight Council is inviting tenders for the Replacement Foot Passenger Launch Service, aimed at providing a replacement service between Cowes and East Cowes when the Floating Bridge is unavailable. This service will operate from 1 September 2020 to 31 August 2023, with an option to extend for up to two additional years. The tender period ends at 14:00 on 11 May 2020. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically the hire of water transport equipment with crew, and the estimated contract value is £100,000. The procurement method employed is an open procedure.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in maritime and transport services, particularly those with experience in operating passenger launch services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply, given the suitability criteria. Companies that can demonstrate capability in safely managing transport schedules and comply with maritime regulations would be well-positioned to compete for this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Replacement Foot Passenger Launch Service

Notice Description

The Isle of Wight Council ("the Authority") invites Tenders from suitably qualified suppliers ("Potential Suppliers") for the provision of replacement foot passenger launch service. This service is for the provision of a replacement foot passenger launch to operate between Cowes and East Cowes when the Floating Bridge is not available. The Cowes to East Cowes crossing is undertaken by the Floating Bridge and it has a capacity of 20 cars and 140-foot passengers. The Floating Bridge operates 365 days per year; days and times of operation of the floating bridge are as follows: - * Monday to Saturday 05.00 to 00.30 * Sunday 06.30 to 00.30 The replacement foot passenger launch service may be required when the Floating Bridge has its required annual inspection. This is undertaken by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) and this is normally scheduled in late April or early May; whilst this is undertaken with the vessel in service it may be necessary to withdraw the vessel from service to undertake any identified works. The replacement foot passenger launch service is also required to operate at other times as and when the Floating Bridge is out of service as a result of planned maintenance works; technical issues and either weather or environmental conditions. The replacement foot passenger launch service is required to operate between the Floating Bridge Ferry pontoon adjacent to the Cowes Slipway at the end of Medina Road and the Grid Iron pontoon off Castle Street in East Cowes. The term of the contract shall be 1 September 2020 until 31 August 2023 with the option to extend for up to a further two years - on a one plus one basis - at the sole discretion of the Authority. The closing date for receipt of Tenders is 14:00Hrs on 11 May 2020. Additional information: Any values given are estimated and for the whole contract duration including any possible extension period. The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at: https://procontract.due-north.com/Opportunities/Index . To download the tender documents, interested parties must register their company on the ProContract portal. This contract opportunity can be searched by using reference number DN471793.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1348f52d-8701-4a6c-873b-b6b25ec14ed4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9e7dc324-362d-49d7-bfa2-8d0322dd83fc
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60650000 - Hire of water transport equipment with crew

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£95,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Aug 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 May 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jun 20206 years ago
Contract Period
1 Sep 2020 - 31 Aug 2023 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Isle of Wight Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWPORT
Postcode
PO30 1UD
Postcode Area
Portsmouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ34 Isle of Wight
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Isle of Wight
Electoral Ward
Newport Central
Westminster Constituency
Isle of Wight West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Solent and Wightline Cruises

Further Information

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