Planning

Provision of weir wire ropes and fittings

ENVIRONMENT AGENCY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

15 Jan 2025 at 16:03

Planned Procurement Notice
Planning

09 Dec 2024 at 11:22

Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Environment Agency invites tenders for the provision of weir wire ropes and fittings, focusing on the supply of stainless-steel marine grade components for underwater structures in the Thames Area. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with a future notice date of 4th March 2025. Potential suppliers must register their interest by 31st January 2025. The contract, valued at £120,000, is set to commence on 2nd June 2025 and will conclude on 1st June 2027. This opportunity falls under the 'Wire' industry category (CPV code 44333000) and is designed to meet the needs of the South East region in the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in the manufacturing and delivery of marine-grade stainless-steel wire ropes and fittings. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with relevant experience and the capability to provide quality assurance certificates for working load limits within the specified guidelines will find this contract well-suited to their expertise. The procurement process encourages subcontracting, provided it does not impede the contractor’s ability to meet the specified requirements. This opportunity to serve the Environment Agency can lead to substantial business growth and establish a long-term working relationship with a notable public entity in the UK.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of weir wire ropes and fittings

Notice Description

Provision of supply of stainless-steel marine grade components for underwater structures for the Thames Area. * Approx.700 wire assemblies over 4 years (2+1+1) * Wire ropes at specified materials, diameters and lengths ( Stainless steel 12mm - 26mm wire thickness, 5m -15m length, between 3 - 8 ton lifting capacity ) * Fixtures and fittings at specified materials, sizes and configuration ( marine grade stainless steel D shackles of specified sizes, Swaged ends, Spelter Sockets, U-Bolts, Bulldogs, and other similar products) * QA Certificates to ensure the working load limits are within specification * Accurate lead times for delivery The opportunity is being administered on Defra's e-tendering portal: https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome If you are interested in this tender, please register your interest on the above portal, by 17:00, 31/01/2025. Government Classification of: Official Sensitive All weirs in the Thames area which use wire ropes (stainless steel) and suitable shackles to lift and lower gates during operation and maintenance, require routine wire rope replacement. The replacement requires the manufacture of gate specific wire ropes, built to individual asset specifications of length, thickness, working load limits, ends (e.g. hard eye, swaged studs, fused and tapered) and shackle type. Once manufactured, these must be delivered to the EA Depot for the EA's diving contractor who will install them. The supplier must have: * Relevant experience * Ability to provide QA Certificates to ensure the working load limits are within specification * Ability to meet the lead times for delivery The Contractor may subcontract the provision of weir ropes, fixtures and fittings however, it must not affect the Contractor's ability to fulfil its obligations under the contract. The following will be provided in the Bidder Pack, which will be published to the suppliers who registered their interest on Defra's e-tendering portal: *.Procurement process for each item *.Specification

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9a71126c-f1d4-451c-bd72-9aef350728fc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d83b636-f924-4485-8c26-a55cd8c1023c
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

44333000 - Wire

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
4 Mar 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jun 2025 - 1 Jun 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ENVIRONMENT AGENCY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WORTHING
Postcode
BN11 1LD
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ27 West Sussex (South West)
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Worthing
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Worthing West

Further Information

Notice Documents

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