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Mount Batten Pontoon replacement

Plymouth City Council

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

06 Jan 2026 at 15:24

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
TenderUpdate

10 Jun 2025 at 13:04

UK4 - Tender Notice
Tender

23 May 2025 at 09:51

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

16 Apr 2025 at 16:26

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the Mount Batten Pontoon replacement, supervised by Plymouth City Council, progressed from planning to the award stage, culminating in the contract's activation. The contract involves conducting essential design and construction of a new pontoon and related bridge repairs at the Mount Batten Watersports and Activities Centre in Plymouth. Classified under the "works" procurement category, the contract focuses on marine installations and water-sports facilities construction. Key stakeholders include the buyer, Plymouth City Council, and the chosen supplier, Teignmouth Maritime Services Limited. The contract commenced on 4th November 2025 and is scheduled to complete by 31st August 2026. Employment of an open procurement method enabled the awarding of this contract valued at £3,201,127, reflecting a comprehensive planning and tender process from early market engagement in April 2025 to the award in January 2026.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, primarily suited for SMEs with expertise in marine construction and environmental solutions. Businesses capable of executing complex projects involving marine installations, such as pontoon systems and bridgehead repairs, will find this project particularly aligned with their skill set. The project includes tasks like the removal and installation of pontoon structures, piling work, and the integration of environmental enhancements, making it appealing to firms focused on sustainable maritime infrastructure and reducing environmental impact. With aspects like inclusive access improvements and facilitating national marine park facilities, the contract not only boosts immediate business prospects but also fosters long-term ecological contributions, catering to firms aiming to expand their commercial portfolio in the thriving marine construction sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Mount Batten Pontoon replacement

Notice Description

Design and construction of the replacement pontoon and associated bridgehead repairs at the Mount Batten Watersports and Activities Centre, Plymouth

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: Tenderers must submit a Tender for the core requirement (Option A). Option A will form the basis of the tender evaluation. Tenderers must also submit pricing for Options B and C. Options B and C will be for information only purposes. The Council reserves the right to award Options B and/or C to the successful Tenderer or omit/amend works to the current tender information (where necessary). Option A - long section pontoon with facilities for public water taxi Option B - includes for 4 commercial berths Option C - includes for 8 commercial berths Within the Instruction Document, a list of risks have been identified that could jeopardise the satisfactory performance of the contract but because of their nature, cannot be addressed in the contract as awarded. The Council reserves the right to modify the contract if any of the identified risks materialise.

Planning Information

Plymouth City Council (PCC) are working on a project for the design and construction of a new pontoon facility located at the Mount Batten Watersports and Activities Centre, Plymouth. The purpose of this exercise is to introduce the project to the market; request market feedback to help develop project requirements and approach to the procurement; identify suppliers in the market; and gauge the level of market interest. PCC has made available the following documentation: 1) Project Overview 2) Request for Information / Expression of Interest If your organisation is interested in participating in this exercise, then please register your interest to access the above documentation via https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk - Project Reference DN771451. Please complete the questionnaire within the 'Request for Information' document and return it electronically via the Portal by 12 noon 2nd May 2025. Participation in this exercise is not a mandatory requirement for participation in any forthcoming procurement although the route to market (e.g. advertised or invitation only) is still yet to be determined, and the level of market interest received via this exercise may help inform this. This exercise and any associated documentation, including any subsequent pre-market engagement, does not form any part of the tender process or evaluation and as such, this implies no commercial commitment by PCC. It is purely investigatory in nature, although it may be used to assist PCC in deciding how to shape any resulting procurement. PCC reserves the right to clarify or seek further information from some or all suppliers that respond to this engagement exercise. Any further information surrounding this exercise will be made available to all registered parties via the Portal.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05044f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000756-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

34515000 - Floating structures

45242100 - Water-sports facilities construction work

45242200 - Marina construction work

45244100 - Marine installations

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,640,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,640,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£3,201,127 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jan 20267 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
3 May 2025Expired
Award Date
3 Nov 20259 months ago
Contract Period
4 Nov 2025 - 31 Aug 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Plymouth City Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PLYMOUTH
Postcode
PL1 3BJ
Postcode Area
Plymouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK41 Plymouth
Delivery Location
TLK41 Plymouth
Local Authority
Plymouth
Electoral Ward
St Peter and the Waterfront
Westminster Constituency
Plymouth Sutton and Devonport

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TEIGNMOUTH MARITIME SERVICES LIMITED

Further Information

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