Tender

Hydraulic Systems Maintenance for Floating Bridge 6

ISLE OF WIGHT COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

TenderCancellation

21 Jul 2025 at 08:55

Tender

19 Jun 2025 at 16:01

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the maintenance of hydraulic systems for Floating Bridge 6 was initiated by the Isle of Wight Council, an authority classified under public authority - sub-central government. The procurement is set in the services sector, specifically focusing on repair, maintenance, and associated services related to marine equipment. Located in Newport, United Kingdom, the tender was cancelled on 21 July 2025 to allow more time for site visits but is expected to be re-issued under a new reference, with the original timeframe having invited submissions until 18 July 2025. This procurement follows an open procedure under the UKPGA 2023/54 legal basis, with a contract period originally set from 8 September 2025 to 7 September 2028, including the option for extension up to 2030.

This tender offers an opportunity for businesses proficient in hydraulic systems maintenance to engage in a significant public service project. Companies that can demonstrate expertise in tasks such as filter changes, hydraulic oil analysis, and general hydraulic maintenance will find this an advantageous avenue for growth. Additionally, businesses capable of offering technical advice and adaptive solutions, alongside a willingness to collaborate with specialist contractors, stand to benefit greatly. The project's emphasis on reliable and prompt servicing positions it as highly suitable for firms with a strong track record in rapid response and technical proficiency, particularly those located within or capable of servicing the Isle of Wight region.

Find more tenders on our Open Data Platform.
How relevant is this notice?

D3 Tenders Premium

Win More Public Sector Contracts

AI-powered tender discovery, pipeline management, and market intelligence — everything you need to grow your public sector business.

Notice Title

Hydraulic Systems Maintenance for Floating Bridge 6

Notice Description

The Authority invites response to this Invitation to Tender (ITT) from suitably qualified suppliers ("Suppliers") for the provision of Hydraulic Systems Maintenance for Floating Bridge 6. The Cowes Floating Bridge is an essential link that connects the towns of Cowes and East Cowes. It provides direct pedestrian and vehicular access between the two towns and reduces journey times and eases road congestion by providing a direct east-west link through continuous river crossings up to 19 1/2 hours per day. As a facilitator of economic growth on the Island, the Floating Bridge service should be regarded as a vital link supporting businesses in the Cowes and East Cowes area, enhancing the Tourism offer of both towns and in attracting new business and investment in the area. Consequently, it is essential that Floating Bridge 6 provides a reliable and resilient service with downtime kept to a minimum. As a result, the Authority requires the Supplier to contract with a suitably qualified supplier for the provision of hydraulic systems maintenance contract for Floating Bridge 6. The Supplier will be suitably skilled and qualified in a range of hydraulics tasks including monthly filter changes, hydraulic oil analysis on a monthly basis; undertaking a hydraulic oil change on a yearly basis; a complete inspection of all pipes and unions on a year basis. The Supplier will be expected to change and service selected components as directed by the Planned Maintenance Schedule. The list is not exhaustive and the Supplier would be expected to offer technical advice and a range of solutions on an ad hoc basis and work alongside specialist contractors from other fields to ensure the resilience and reliability of Floating Bridge 6 and that downtime is kept to a minimum. Accordingly, the Supplier must be available for critical, urgent and routine call outs. For full details of the specification requirements can be found in the Specification Document and annexe. The contract period is 8 September 2025 until 7 September 2028 with the option to extend for up to a further 2 years on a yearly basis at the sole discretion of the Authority. Each extension will be advised a minimum of two months before it is required

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: There is the option to extend for up to a further 2 years on a yearly basis at the sole discretion of the Authority.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05505b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041499-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£821,640 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£821,640 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
8 Sep 2025 - 7 Sep 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Cancelled
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ISLE OF WIGHT COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

MISSING

Contact Name
Mrs Vanessa Squibb
Contact Email
vanessa.squibb@iow.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1983821000

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWPORT
Postcode
PO30 1UD
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ34 Isle of Wight
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Isle of Wight
Electoral Ward
Newport Central
Westminster Constituency
Isle of Wight West

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-05505b-2025-07-21T09:55:10+01:00",
    "date": "2025-07-21T09:55:10+01:00",
    "ocid": "ocds-h6vhtk-05505b",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-PPON-PGYX-7387-YJXG",
            "name": "Isle of Wight Council",
            "identifier": {
                "scheme": "GB-PPON",
                "id": "PGYX-7387-YJXG"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "County Hall, High Street",
                "locality": "Newport",
                "postalCode": "PO30 1UD",
                "country": "GB",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom",
                "region": "UKJ34"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "name": "Mrs Vanessa Squibb",
                "email": "vanessa.squibb@iow.gov.uk",
                "telephone": "+44 1983821000"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ],
            "details": {
                "url": "http://www.iow.gov.uk",
                "classifications": [
                    {
                        "scheme": "UK_CA_TYPE",
                        "id": "publicAuthoritySubCentralGovernment",
                        "description": "Public authority - sub-central government"
                    }
                ]
            }
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-PPON-PGYX-7387-YJXG",
        "name": "Isle of Wight Council"
    },
    "tender": {
        "id": "DN777474",
        "legalBasis": {
            "id": "2023/54",
            "scheme": "UKPGA",
            "uri": "https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents"
        },
        "title": "Hydraulic Systems Maintenance for Floating Bridge 6",
        "description": "The Authority invites response to this Invitation to Tender (ITT) from suitably qualified suppliers (\"Suppliers\") for the provision of Hydraulic Systems Maintenance for Floating Bridge 6. The Cowes Floating Bridge is an essential link that connects the towns of Cowes and East Cowes. It provides direct pedestrian and vehicular access between the two towns and reduces journey times and eases road congestion by providing a direct east-west link through continuous river crossings up to 19 1/2 hours per day. As a facilitator of economic growth on the Island, the Floating Bridge service should be regarded as a vital link supporting businesses in the Cowes and East Cowes area, enhancing the Tourism offer of both towns and in attracting new business and investment in the area. Consequently, it is essential that Floating Bridge 6 provides a reliable and resilient service with downtime kept to a minimum. As a result, the Authority requires the Supplier to contract with a suitably qualified supplier for the provision of hydraulic systems maintenance contract for Floating Bridge 6. The Supplier will be suitably skilled and qualified in a range of hydraulics tasks including monthly filter changes, hydraulic oil analysis on a monthly basis; undertaking a hydraulic oil change on a yearly basis; a complete inspection of all pipes and unions on a year basis. The Supplier will be expected to change and service selected components as directed by the Planned Maintenance Schedule. The list is not exhaustive and the Supplier would be expected to offer technical advice and a range of solutions on an ad hoc basis and work alongside specialist contractors from other fields to ensure the resilience and reliability of Floating Bridge 6 and that downtime is kept to a minimum. Accordingly, the Supplier must be available for critical, urgent and routine call outs. For full details of the specification requirements can be found in the Specification Document and annexe. The contract period is 8 September 2025 until 7 September 2028 with the option to extend for up to a further 2 years on a yearly basis at the sole discretion of the Authority. Each extension will be advised a minimum of two months before it is required",
        "status": "complete",
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "additionalClassifications": [
                    {
                        "scheme": "CPV",
                        "id": "50240000",
                        "description": "Repair, maintenance and associated services related to marine and other equipment"
                    }
                ],
                "relatedLot": "1"
            }
        ],
        "value": {
            "amountGross": 985968,
            "amount": 821640,
            "currency": "GBP"
        },
        "procurementMethod": "open",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Open procedure",
        "mainProcurementCategory": "services",
        "aboveThreshold": true,
        "coveredBy": [
            "GPA"
        ],
        "submissionMethodDetails": "Tenders should be submitted via the ProContact portal https://procontract.due-north.com Search for DN777474",
        "submissionTerms": {
            "electronicSubmissionPolicy": "allowed",
            "languages": [
                "en"
            ]
        },
        "tenderPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2025-07-18T13:00:00Z"
        },
        "enquiryPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2025-07-11T13:00:00Z"
        },
        "awardPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2025-08-13T23:59:59Z"
        },
        "lots": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "status": "complete",
                "value": {
                    "amountGross": 985968,
                    "amount": 821640,
                    "currency": "GBP"
                },
                "awardCriteria": {
                    "criteria": [
                        {
                            "type": "price",
                            "name": "Price",
                            "numbers": [
                                {
                                    "number": 45,
                                    "weight": "percentageExact"
                                }
                            ]
                        },
                        {
                            "type": "quality",
                            "name": "Risk and Method Statements",
                            "numbers": [
                                {
                                    "number": 20,
                                    "weight": "percentageExact"
                                }
                            ]
                        },
                        {
                            "type": "quality",
                            "name": "Call Out Response Times",
                            "numbers": [
                                {
                                    "number": 15,
                                    "weight": "percentageExact"
                                }
                            ]
                        },
                        {
                            "type": "quality",
                            "name": "Staff and Qualifications",
                            "numbers": [
                                {
                                    "number": 5,
                                    "weight": "percentageExact"
                                }
                            ]
                        },
                        {
                            "type": "quality",
                            "name": "Legislative requirements",
                            "numbers": [
                                {
                                    "number": 5,
                                    "weight": "percentageExact"
                                }
                            ]
                        },
                        {
                            "type": "quality",
                            "name": "Management and Communication",
                            "numbers": [
                                {
                                    "number": 5,
                                    "weight": "percentageExact"
                                }
                            ]
                        },
                        {
                            "type": "quality",
                            "name": "Social Value",
                            "numbers": [
                                {
                                    "number": 5,
                                    "weight": "percentageExact"
                                }
                            ]
                        }
                    ]
                },
                "contractPeriod": {
                    "startDate": "2025-09-08T00:00:00Z",
                    "endDate": "2028-09-07T23:59:59Z",
                    "maxExtentDate": "2030-09-07T23:59:59Z"
                },
                "hasRenewal": true,
                "renewal": {
                    "description": "There is the option to extend for up to a further 2 years on a yearly basis at the sole discretion of the Authority."
                }
            }
        ],
        "documents": [
            {
                "id": "conflictOfInterest",
                "documentType": "conflictOfInterest"
            },
            {
                "id": "033848-2025",
                "documentType": "tenderNotice",
                "noticeType": "UK4",
                "description": "Tender notice on Find a Tender",
                "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033848-2025",
                "datePublished": "2025-06-19T17:01:26+01:00",
                "format": "text/html"
            },
            {
                "id": "041499-2025",
                "documentType": "tenderCancellationNotice",
                "noticeType": "UK12",
                "description": "Procurement termination notice on Find a Tender",
                "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041499-2025",
                "datePublished": "2025-07-21T09:55:10+01:00",
                "format": "text/html"
            }
        ]
    },
    "language": "en",
    "awards": [
        {
            "id": "1",
            "status": "cancelled",
            "statusDetails": "This procurement is being halted due to needing to allow further time for site visits. The tender will be re-issued under reference DN783329 with only the timeframes being changed.",
            "finalStatusDate": "2025-07-21T00:00:00+01:00",
            "relatedLots": [
                "1"
            ]
        }
    ]
}