Tender

Royal Harbour Boat Hoist

THANET DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Tender

09 May 2025 at 17:29

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Thanet District Council is inviting tenders for the procurement of a new boat hoist at Ramsgate Royal Harbour, crucial for replacing an ageing 40-tonne hoist. This equipment is vital for transferring vessels within the marina. The procurement follows an open procedure, with all relevant documents available on the Kent Business Portal. Bidders must submit any questions by 14:00 on 29 May 2025, and complete their submissions by 14:00 on 9 June 2025. The tender process, currently active, will assess submissions based on specified criteria, with the contract expected to begin in July 2025. The project falls under the category of 'goods' and is classified primarily as harbour equipment.

This tender provides an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in harbour equipment to expand their operations by participating in a competitive bid. Small and medium-sized enterprises are particularly encouraged to apply. With a budget of £300,000, this project would be most attractive to businesses with experience in manufacturing or supplying heavy-duty marina and docking installations, ensuring durability and reliability. This contract, spanning approximately two years, represents a significant potential for growth within the marine and harbour equipment industry, specifically for suppliers looking to make a mark in the UK public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Royal Harbour Boat Hoist

Notice Description

Thanet District Council is seeking to procure a boat hoist for Ramsgate Royal Harbour. This hoist will replace the existing 40 tonne hoist which is over 22 years old. The vehicle is used to transfer vessels from the bespoke hoist structure in the Royal Marina to the boat park. This is a critical piece of equipment for the harbour and thus needs to be durable and reliable. The Contract is anticipated to commence in July 2025. Important Information: All procurement documents are attached to the notice and available for suppliers to download from the Kent Business Portal (www.kentbusiness.org.uk)and complete according to the instructions contained. The procurement process will be undertaken on the basis of formal Invitation To Tender submissions. Evaluation will be on the basis of criteria and methodology as set out in the Invitation to Tender Instructions. Any clarifications or questions must be submitted via the Message area of the Kent Business Portal by no later than 14.00hrs on 29 May 2025. Completed tender documents must be submitted electronically via the Kent Business Portal by no later than 14.00hrs on 9 June 2025.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b4c8b70b-e8b4-468b-98f2-ed76a4a63de2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe33f53b-6c2f-45c6-8ecb-fe568f096e4f
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

34931000 - Harbour equipment

34931100 - Docking installations

50246000 - Harbour equipment maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
16 Jul 2025 - 16 Jul 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THANET DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Gemma Paul
Contact Email
gemma.paul@thanet.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MARGATE
Postcode
CT9 1XZ
Post Town
Canterbury
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ44 East Kent
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
Thanet
Electoral Ward
Cliftonville West
Westminster Constituency
East Thanet

Further Information

Notice Documents

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