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Supply and Delivery of Spare and Replacement Parts and Specialist Engineering Services for Voith Schneider propulsion Systems

DEPARTMENT FOR INFRASTRUCTURE

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24 Feb 2022 at 14:41

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Infrastructure has completed a tender process for the procurement of spare and replacement parts, along with specialist engineering services for Voith Schneider propulsion systems. The contract, valued at £350,000, falls under the category of miscellaneous transport equipment and spare parts and is primarily focused on ensuring the effective maintenance of the Strangford Lough Ferry Service's Voith-controlled vessels. The procurement method employed was a limited procedure without prior publication due to the specific technical requirements necessitating direct procurement from Voith Turbo Ltd. The contract was signed on 24th February 2022.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses that supply specialist parts and engineering services, particularly those engaged in the transport sector. As Voith Turbo Ltd. is the sole supplier of genuine spare parts for these propulsion systems, businesses with capabilities in providing such niche products or maintenance services are well-positioned to compete. Engaging with the Department for Infrastructure could foster long-term partnerships and growth for companies focused on transport equipment and related services.

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Notice Title

Supply and Delivery of Spare and Replacement Parts and Specialist Engineering Services for Voith Schneider propulsion Systems

Notice Description

DfI Roads, Consultancy Services operates the Strangford Lough Ferry Service using two roll on roll off (ro-ro) ferries, the MV Portaferry II and the MV Strangford II. Both vessels have Voith Schneider Propulsion equipment installed.The propulsion unit control system on the Strangford II is also manufactured by Voith Global. This contract will be for the continued procurement of spare parts and engineering services to facilitate maintenance and repair of the Voith equipment directly from Voith Turbo Ltd. and will will minimise delay in delivery when parts and engineering services are required urgently.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Spare parts and engineering services to facilitate maintenance and repair of the Voith systems

Procurement Information

Voith Turbo Ltd parts are manufactured in Germany and they are the only company that supply genuine spare parts for Voith Schneider Propulsion Systems Regulation 32 (5) (b) of the Public Contract Regulations 2015 enables the Department to negotiate a contract directly with one or more economic operators, where a change of supplier would oblige the contracting authority to acquire supplies having different technical characteristics, which would result in incompatibility or disproportionate technical difficulties in operation and maintenance

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-031ad2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005174-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34900000 - Miscellaneous transport equipment and spare parts

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£350,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Feb 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Feb 20224 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
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
+44 28925047876

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
TLN Northern Ireland

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VOITH TURBO

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