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Strangford Ferry Service - MV Portaferry II Hull Strengthening Project

DEPARTMENT FOR INFRASTRUCTURE

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24 Feb 2021 at 15:08

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Infrastructure is seeking a contractor for the "Strangford Ferry Service - MV Portaferry II Hull Strengthening Project," aimed at structural repairs and protective coating for the MV Portaferry II ferry. This project falls within the marine services industry and is located in Belfast, UK. The procurement method used is a limited negotiation without a contract notice, initiated due to previous unsuccessful tenders. The contract, valued at £115,000, was signed on 24th February 2021 and is currently awarded to Harland and Wolff Belfast Ltd.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in marine repair services, particularly those experienced in structural refurbishment and coating application for marine vessels. Companies with capabilities in using dry dock facilities or similar alternatives will be well-suited to compete for similar future contracts. Additionally, this project encourages participation from small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to grow their portfolio in the public sector marine industry.

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Notice Title

Strangford Ferry Service - MV Portaferry II Hull Strengthening Project

Notice Description

A Contractor is needed to carry out structural repairs, strengthening and application of protective coatings to the MV Portaferry II ferry. This work will require either the use of a dry dock facility or a similar alternative. All works must be completed in accordance with IACS REC No 47 and in accordance with the Rules and Regulations of Lloyds Register of Shipping. Work will be subject to survey by the MCA.

Lot Information

Lot 1

DfI requires a Contractor to carry out structural repairs, strengthening and application of protective coatings to the MV Portaferry II ferry. This work will require either the use of a dry dock facility or a similar alternative. All works must be completed in accordance with IACS REC No 47 and in accordance with the Rules and Regulations of Lloyds Register of Shipping. Work will be subject to survey by the MCA.

Procurement Information

An Open competition was published in September 2019. Link to Notice 2019/S 168-411007. No compliant bids were received. An Award Notice was published in May 2020 advising no contract was awarded. Link to Award Notice 2020/S 088-211203. 21. Regulation 32(2)(a) of the Public Contract Regulations 2015 enables the Department to negotiate a contract directly with one or more economic operators where no tenders, no suitable tenders, no requests to participate, or no suitable requests to participate have been submitted in response to an open procedure or a restricted procedure, provided that the initial conditions of the contract are not substantially altered.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0295df
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003703-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated without publication of a contract notice
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50240000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to marine and other equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£115,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Feb 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Feb 20215 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR INFRASTRUCTURE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
pb2@infrastructure-ni.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT2 8GB
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
TLN0 Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Belfast South and Mid Down

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HARLAND AND WOLFF BELFAST

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