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Main Chain Supply for the Torpoint Ferries

CORNWALL COUNCIL

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Award

01 Feb 2021 at 13:00

Award Notice
Tender

13 Aug 2020 at 11:35

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Cornwall Council is seeking suppliers for the "Main Chain Supply for the Torpoint Ferries," an essential procurement in the transport industry located in the South West of England. This open procedure tender aims to supply four pairs of chains and an additional length of 150 metres for the Torpoint ferries, critical components that ensure their operation across the Tamar Estuary. The tender period closed on 30 September 2020, and the contract is set to begin on 1 April 2021, continuing until 31 March 2025. The total value of the contract is £550,000.

This opportunity presents significant potential for business growth, particularly for SMEs engaged in manufacturing or supplying chain products. Companies with expertise in high-strength chains suitable for transport operations would be well-positioned to compete. Given the long lead times for chain supplies, businesses that can offer quick turnaround times and consistent quality will find this contract accessible and beneficial for expanding their market presence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Main Chain Supply for the Torpoint Ferries

Notice Description

The three Torpoint ferries each use two 655 metre lengths of chain to guide and propel each ferry across the Tamar Estuary. A driven chain wheel grips each chain and pulls the vessel through the water. The chains are normally changed after 3 years in service to maintain their functional requirement and to stay within the Lloyds Register tolerances for acceptable wear. This change periodicity is not binding and is dependent on actual wear, whether that be slower or faster than predicted. The chains are critical to the operation of the ferries and, due to the usual relatively long lead times involved in supply, it has been normal practice to have a spare available at Torpoint in the event of a defect requiring a chain change. This procurement exercise is intended to cover the supply of the next 4 pairs of chains and a further 150M length of chain to enable replacement of the tunnel chains that attach the main chains to the counterweight gantries. The relevant documentation and all formal communications or queries regarding this opportunity, must only be accessed or made via the supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk portal under Project Reference DN481253.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8ad2326f-1402-4262-936b-a3559b4d1ffb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6d41f27a-52cb-481d-b043-f3c77c3b9245
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

CPV Codes

44540000 - Chain

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£550,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£461,063 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Feb 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Sep 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Dec 20205 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2025 4-5 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
CORNWALL COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TRURO
Postcode
TR1 3AY
Post Town
Truro
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Cornwall
Electoral Ward
Truro Boscawen & Redannick
Westminster Constituency
Truro and Falmouth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WILLIAM HACKETT CHAIN PRODUCTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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