This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

16 Apr 2025 at 14:34

Tender

30 Jan 2025 at 14:03

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Infrastructure in Belfast, Northern Ireland, has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "ID 5332920 - DfI - Specialist Marine Consultant 2024-29," focusing on marine services. The tender was initiated under an open procedure and has an estimated value of £302,289.00, with options available to extend the contract for two further periods of one year each. VECTIS MARINE DESIGN LIMITED was awarded the contract on 16th April 2025. This contract aims to provide specialist marine engineering and naval architecture expertise to mitigate risks and ensure timely resolution of issues related to ferry services.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in marine engineering, marine research services, and environmental consultancy related to marine conservation. Companies with expertise in these areas are encouraged to pursue such contracts as they can offer significant growth through government-funded projects. Smaller enterprises and consultancies with strong personnel experience, service delivery capabilities, and contract management skills are well-positioned to compete effectively in this procurement process and similar future tenders.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

ID 5332920 - DfI - Specialist Marine Consultant 2024-29

Notice Description

The Client requires a Contractor for specialist marine engineering and naval architecture expertise to ensure that issues can be assessed and appropriately dealt with in a timely manner thus reducing the risk of delays or disruption in ferry services. Further details are available in the document titled "ID 5332920 Specification".

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Client requires a Contractor for specialist marine engineering and naval architecture expertise to ensure that issues can be assessed and appropriately dealt with in a timely manner thus reducing the risk of delays or disruption in ferry services. Further details are available in the document titled "ID 5332920 Specification". Additional information: Option to extend the contract for two further periods of one year each

Options: Option to extend the contract for two further periods of one year each

Renewal: There is an option to extend for two (2) further periods of up to twelve (12) months each, therefore the maximum contract period is up to a total of 5 years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04d75d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015596-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender 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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

71354500 - Marine survey services

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

73112000 - Marine research services

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

73210000 - Research consultancy services

90712300 - Marine conservation strategy planning

90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services

98360000 - Marine services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£302,289 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£302,289 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£302,289 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Apr 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Apr 20251 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
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT7 2JA
Postcode Area
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

VECTIS MARINE DESIGN LIMITED

Further Information

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