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Electrical Upgrade of Mersey Ferry Vessel Snowdrop

MERSEYTRAVEL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

24 Mar 2025 at 13:49

Award Notice
Tender

02 Oct 2024 at 09:00

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Merseytravel is overseeing the refurbishment project titled "Electrical Upgrade of Mersey Ferry Vessel Snowdrop," classified under the construction work industry category. The initiative focuses on a comprehensive life refit of the TSMV Snowdrop Ferry, set for completion in 2025, involving the assessment, repair, and replacement of various equipment. The award stage of this procurement process indicates that Voltair Marine Engineering Limited has been selected as the supplier. This contract, valued at £392,782.88, will run from 18th March 2025 to 24th June 2026. The procurement method adopted was identified as "Other," and the contract was awarded on 13th January 2025. Implementation will occur in England, under the buyer organization, Merseytravel, headquartered in Liverpool.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in electrical and marine engineering services to engage with a high-profile public sector project. SMAEs (small and medium-sized enterprises) particularly stand to benefit, given the suitability measures indicated, encouraging broader participation and fostering growth in the marine engineering sector. Companies with substantial expertise in construction and engineering services are well-suited to compete, leveraging their skills to support the through-life refit with an open call for identifying additional service enhancements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Electrical Upgrade of Mersey Ferry Vessel Snowdrop

Notice Description

TSMV Snowdrop will be the subject of a through life refit to be undertaken during 2025, and as a result, various elements of equipment will be assessed, repaired or replaced.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9c6d60cc-c88f-44ee-8e2f-8b5dde93a238
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6d1af2e6-7a00-4831-a37b-67904e6aa47a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

71300000 - Engineering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£392,782 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£392,782 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
18 Mar 2025 - 24 Jun 2026 1-2 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
MERSEYTRAVEL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 1BP
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Waterfront South
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VOLTAIR MARINE ENGINEERING

Further Information

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