Award

Purchase of workboat

EXETER CITY COUNCIL

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Award

16 May 2025 at 14:46

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by Exeter City Council focused on the acquisition of a workboat for port construction, involving direct procurement below the competitive threshold. This process, classified under industry category 'goods', resulted in a contract award to Exmouth Mussel Ltd. It was formally completed on 16th May 2025, with the contract signed on 8th April 2025. The delivery of the workboat is scheduled to cover various regions across the United Kingdom including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK, emphasising a wide reach and utility. The contract's gross value is £198,000, reflective of a substantial investment for the city council in maritime operational capability.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the maritime construction and vessel manufacturing sector, particularly those positioned as small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Companies specialising in the production of specialised vessels like fishing or emergency boats stand to benefit from participating in similar procurement exercises. Furthermore, the straightforward direct procurement method without competition could be appealing for firms seeking to engage in future tenders with public authorities like Exeter City Council. By building a track record in fulfilling government contracts, such businesses can enhance their market reputation and expand their operational scope across the UK.

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Notice Title

Purchase of workboat

Notice Description

Purchase of workboat port Constructor

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05162a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022346-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34513000 - Fishing, emergency and other special vessels

34520000 - Boats

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£165,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
7 Apr 2025 - 8 Apr 2025 24 hours
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EXETER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Procurement Dept
Contact Email
eccprocurement@exeter.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX1 1JN
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
St David's
Westminster Constituency
Exeter

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EXMOUTH MUSSEL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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