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West Coast Work Boat

TRINITY HOUSE

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21 May 2025 at 15:15

Summary of the contracting process

Trinity House, serving as a General Lighthouse Authority, has concluded an award stage for the tender titled "West Coast Work Boat" under the industry category of marine services. This procurement, carried out using an open procedure, requires a contractor to provide a work vessel and navigation support services, centered around the Bristol Channel and extending to various waters contiguous to England and Wales. The procurement had a tender period ending on 28th March 2025 and the contract period is from 28th April 2025 to 28th April 2030. The procurement is classified under CPV code 98360000, with a total contract value of £3,761,884 GBP. The contracting process has now reached its completion stage, with Severn Seas Shipping Ltd being awarded the contract.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses in the marine services sector, especially those involved in the provision of work vessels and navigational support. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) were particularly encouraged to engage, as the suitability criteria support such entities. The success of Severn Seas Shipping Ltd, a company scaled as an SME, highlights the potential for similarly sized businesses to win these contracts and expand their service offerings in significant and diverse geographical locations, including UK territorial waters and beyond.

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Notice Title

West Coast Work Boat

Notice Description

Trinity House, in its capacity as a General Lighthouse Authority (GLA), requires a Contractor to provide a Work Vessel ("the Vessel") and Aid to Navigation Support Services ("the Services"), primarily in and around the Bristol Channel, but also to undertake voyages and carry out the Services in all waters contiguous to England and Wales.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c88283bc-eab6-40fe-8bc8-5d33328f41a0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c439e658-01ce-4dff-a61e-ea0cd2704524
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

98360000 - Marine services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,761,884 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,761,884 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
27 Apr 2025 - 28 Apr 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TRINITY HOUSE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
etender@trinityhouse.co.uk
Contact Phone
+441255245000

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC3N 4DH
Post Town
Central London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
City of London
Electoral Ward
Tower
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SEVERN SEAS SHIPPING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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