Award

Hydraulic Systems Maintenance for Floating Bridge 6 REVISED

ISLE OF WIGHT COUNCIL

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Award

03 Feb 2026 at 09:46

Award

06 Nov 2025 at 18:10

Tender

21 Jul 2025 at 09:39

Summary of the contracting process

The Isle of Wight Council has awarded a contract for the maintenance of hydraulic systems for Floating Bridge 6 to ADAMS PRECISION HYDRAULICS LIMITED. The contract, identified as DN783329, falls under the category of repair and maintenance services related to marine equipment. The project is located within the UKJ34 region, specifically catering to the essential Cowes Floating Bridge that connects Cowes and East Cowes. This bridge is crucial for reducing journey times and road congestion, thereby supporting local businesses and tourism. The procurement process utilised an open procedure under legal basis 2023/54, with the contract period starting on 1st December 2025 and ending on 30th November 2028, with the option for two one-year extensions. The contract, valued at £591,581 gross, is significant for ensuring the operational resilience of this critical infrastructure.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for SMEs familiar with hydraulic systems in the marine industry. The focus on reliability and minimal downtime of the Floating Bridge implies an ongoing need for expert technical services, which could encourage companies to specialise or expand in this niche. Businesses possessing technical skills in hydraulics maintenance and those capable of providing prompt, scheduled, and ad-hoc services will find this contract advantageous. Furthermore, the potential for contract extension suggests long-term engagement and collaborative opportunities with other specialist contractors, enhancing the economic development potential for businesses involved in supporting infrastructure maintenance.

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Notice Title

Hydraulic Systems Maintenance for Floating Bridge 6 REVISED

Notice Description

The Authority invited response to this Invitation to Tender (ITT) from suitably qualified suppliers ("Suppliers") for the provision of Hydraulic Systems Maintenance for Floating Bridge 6 REVISED. This supersedes the project DN777474 which was halted. 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 19.5 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 3 years 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: 2 x 12 Months at the sole discretion of the Authority.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0562ad
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009290-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£492,984 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£492,984 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
21 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 30 Nov 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ISLE OF WIGHT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Lucy Chandler
Contact Email
lucy.chandler@iow.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+441983821000

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
TLJ34 Isle of Wight

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ADAMS PRECISION HYDRAULICS

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