Tender

Provision of weir wire ropes and fittings

ENVIRONMENT AGENCY (DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL)

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

TenderUpdate

15 Jan 2025 at 15:54

Tender Notice
Planning

09 Dec 2024 at 11:15

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Environment Agency, through the Defra Network eTendering Portal, has issued a tender for the provision of weir wire ropes and fittings. This procurement, classified under CPV 44333000 for wire within the goods category, is aimed at supplying stainless-steel marine-grade components for underwater structures in the Thames Area. The procurement process involves approximately 700 wire assemblies over four years, with precise specifications for materials, diameters, and lengths, as well as various fixtures and fittings. The procurement process is at the tender update stage with an extended registration deadline set for 17:00 on 31 January 2025. Delivery locations specified include the Thames Area within the United Kingdom. The opportunity includes Government Classification of: Official Sensitive and is planned to start from December 2024 with the contracting phase beginning in early 2025.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specializing in the manufacturing and supply of marine-grade stainless steel components. Companies with relevant experience in producing wire ropes and fittings to detailed specifications, and the capacity to provide QA certificates, will find this tender ideal for showcasing their capabilities. The successful supplier must also meet strict lead-time requirements, which could further establish credibility and reliability in the market. Businesses that can manage subcontractors without compromising the contract obligations are well-positioned to compete for this valuable opportunity. This contract can lead to sustained work over four years, offering significant growth potential for companies within the industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of weir wire ropes and fittings

Notice Description

Provision of supply of stainless-steel marine grade components for underwater structures for the Thames Area.<br/><br/>* Approx.700 wire assemblies over 4 years (2+1+1)<br/><br/>* Wire ropes at specified materials, diameters and lengths ( Stainless steel 12mm - 26mm wire thickness, 5m -15m length, between 3 - 8 ton lifting capacity )<br/><br/>* Fixtures and fittings at specified materials, sizes and configuration ( marine grade stainless steel D shackles of specified sizes, Swaged ends, Spelter Sockets, U-Bolts, Bulldogs, and other similar products)<br/><br/>* QA Certificates to ensure the working load limits are within specification<br/><br/>* Accurate lead times for delivery

Lot Information

Lot 1

The opportunity is being administered on Defra's e-tendering portal:
https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome
If you are interested in this tender, please register your interest on the above portal, by 17:00, 17/01/2025.

Government Classification of: Official Sensitive

All weirs in the Thames area which use wire ropes (stainless steel) and suitable shackles to lift and lower gates during operation and maintenance, require routine wire rope replacement.
The replacement requires the manufacture of gate specific wire ropes, built to individual asset specifications of length, thickness, working load limits, ends (e.g. hard eye, swaged studs, fused and tapered) and shackle type. Once manufactured, these must be delivered to the EA Depot for the EA's diving contractor who will install them.

The supplier must have:
* Relevant experience
* Ability to provide QA Certificates to ensure the working load limits are within specification
* Ability to meet the lead times for delivery

The Contractor may subcontract the provision of weir ropes, fixtures and fittings however, it must not affect the Contractor's ability to fulfil its obligations under the contract.

The following will be provided in the Bidder Pack, which will be published to the suppliers who registered their interest on Defra's e-tendering portal:
*.Procurement process for each item
*.Specification

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04c58b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001397-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

CPV Codes

44333000 - Wire

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
9 Dec 2024Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ENVIRONMENT AGENCY (DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL)
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
lu.mao@defra.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
Post Town
South West 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
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

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