Award

Linkspans Maintenance Services 2025-2028

ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

27 Nov 2024 at 11:37

Tender

09 Sep 2024 at 09:32

Planning

01 Jul 2024 at 13:44

Summary of the contracting process

Argyll and Bute Council is seeking to appoint a contractor for the "Linkspans Maintenance Services 2025-2028," a project classified under CPV code 50240000, which involves repair, maintenance, and associated services related to marine and other equipment. The procurement process spans various stages, with the latest information indicating an award stage that began on 27 November 2024. The services will cover multiple locations including Craignure, Campbeltown, Rothesay, Dunoon, and Port Askaig. The procurement method was an open procedure, ensuring transparency and competitiveness, and the contract was awarded to RL ENGINEERING (INDUSTRIAL & MARINE) on 22 November 2024, with a contract value estimated at £540,000. The tender also included criteria focusing on quality (60%) and price (40%)).

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the service and maintenance industry, particularly those specialising in marine equipment. SMEs, such as RL ENGINEERING (INDUSTRIAL & MARINE), have demonstrated their capability to secure such contracts, indicating the tender's accessibility to smaller enterprises. The project requires expertise in planned and emergency maintenance of marine infrastructure, ensuring reliability and operational safety. Businesses with relevant experience in harbour equipment maintenance, electrical systems (including shore power transformers), and associated marine maintenance services would be well-suited to compete in such tenders. This engagement not only offers substantial revenue but also the potential for long-term partnerships with the local authority and expansion in the region.

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Notice Title

Linkspans Maintenance Services 2025-2028

Notice Description

Argyll and Bute Council are looking to appoint a contractor for planned maintenance / inspections and emergency call outs / repairs of Linkspans at: 1. Craignure (includes shore power transformer) 2. Campbeltown 3. Rothesay X 3 (includes a Passenger Access Gangway and lifting bridge) 4. Dunoon 5. Pork Askaig

Lot Information

Lot 1

Argyll and Bute Council are looking to appoint a contractor for planned maintenance / inspections and emergency call outs / repairs of Linkspans at: 1. Craignure (includes shore power transformer) 2. Campbeltown 3. Rothesay X 3 (includes a Passenger Access Gangway and lifting bridge) 4. Dunoon 5. Pork Askaig

Renewal: In line with the end date of this contract

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0478c7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038273-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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

50246000 - Harbour equipment maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£540,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
19 Aug 2024Expired
Award Date
22 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
In line with the end date of this contract

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
elaine.appleby@argyll-bute.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1586555232

Buyer Location

Locality
LOCHGILPHEAD
Postcode
PA31 8RT
Post Town
Paisley
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM63 Lochaber, Skye and Lochalsh, Arran and Cumbrae, and Argyll and Bute

Local Authority
Argyll and Bute
Electoral Ward
Mid Argyll
Westminster Constituency
Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RL ENGINEERING (INDUSTRIAL & MARINE

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