Planning

Tamar Bridge & Torpoint Ferry Fabrication, Structural Repairs & Maintenance Contract

CORNWALL COUNCIL

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Planning

18 Jul 2019 at 16:07

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Tamar Bridge & Torpoint Ferry Fabrication, Structural Repairs & Maintenance Contract" is being conducted by Cornwall Council. This opportunity falls within the mechanical engineering services category and is based in the South West of England. Currently, the process is in the planning stage, with the formal open procurement anticipated to commence from the end of September 2019. The contract period is set to begin on 1st January 2020 and conclude on 31st December 2024, with a total estimated value of £1,000,000. A Supplier Information Event is scheduled for 4th September 2019 at Tamar Bridge Offices, and interested parties are encouraged to confirm their attendance.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in engineering, construction, and maintenance services, particularly those with expertise in metal fabrication and structural repairs. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) are deemed suitable to compete for this contract, making it an excellent opportunity for smaller companies looking to expand their portfolio within the public sector. With a range of services required, including on-site repairs, inspections, and general maintenance of infrastructure, businesses equipped with skilled personnel and relevant experience are likely to thrive in this competitive environment.

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Notice Title

Tamar Bridge & Torpoint Ferry Fabrication, Structural Repairs & Maintenance Contract

Notice Description

Provision of various metal fabrications, structural repairs and associated maintenance support services at the Tamar Bridge & Torpoint Ferry. There are many routine and ad-hoc maintenance requirements, as well as smaller projects across both services, for instance - * Contract support services - on-site welding inspection and testing * Welding, maintenance, repairs and metal fabrications on board the ferries * Maintenance and repairs to shore side infrastructure such as ferry chain gantries * Minor structural repairs to bridge structure, gantries and runway beams * Bridge and ferry inspection support * Routine annual maintenance activities - greasing, cleaning bearing and joints etc. * Larger one-off contracts such as major bridge access improvements, parapet trials * General labour support - ferry chain replacement, ferry gantry maintenance. Please note that existing arrangements involve the present contractor typically attending at TB&TF sites each month for a duration of anywhere between 1-10 days depending on workloads and client requirements. Suitably qualified and experienced contractors are invited to attend a Supplier Information Event, scheduled to take place at the Tamar Bridge Offices, commencing from 2pm on Wednesday 4th September, 2019. Attendance at this event is not mandatory but strongly recommended. If you wish to participate in this event please confirm your attendance via the Portal messaging system for this project by advising of your name, organisation., job role and email address but please note that initially we will have to limit attendees to no more than 2 personnel per organisation. Additional information: This notification is intended to initially alert the market to this opportunity, ahead of the more formal open procurement process, anticipated to be undertaken from the end of September 2019, onwards. Any additional information requests or initial queries must only be raised using the Due North Portal via supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk, Project Reference DN419588.This opportunity is also being concurrently advertised via the Official Journal of the European Union (OJEU).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9db7a3b2-22d1-4555-9f67-d0fb3cf6f707
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c78cae83-8fc1-4189-87db-cc949c0ec581
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
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)

45 - Construction work

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

44212120 - Structures of bridges

45255400 - Fabrication work

71333000 - Mechanical engineering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jul 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
29 Sep 2019Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2020 - 31 Dec 2024 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CORNWALL COUNCIL
Contact Name
Mike Shillaber
Contact Email
mike.shillaber@cornwall.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1872322716

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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