Award

Invitation to replace and fit electric drive systems for the Liana and Ra trip boats

BROADS AUTHORITY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

10 Sep 2025 at 13:59

Tender

12 Aug 2025 at 13:18

Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process for the Broads Authority's project to replace and fit electric drive systems in the Ra and Liana trip boats has recently been awarded. Located in Norwich, the Broads Authority functions as a public authority under sub-central government classification. The procurement sought services within the reconditioning industry, focusing on ships or boats. This open procurement method aimed at below-threshold competition attracted six bids, culminating in the awarding of the contract on 9th September 2025 to E.C.Landamore & Co. Limited. The contract period is set from 3rd November 2025 to 6th March 2026.

This tender presented a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in marine engineering and reconditioning services. The project leveraged an open competition procurement method, which is particularly suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) due to its below-threshold classification. Traits like experience in electric systems for vessels, competitive pricing, and technical excellence were key criteria in the tender evaluation processes. The use of the most advantageous tender methodology, focusing on factors such as price, technical specifications, and social value, further illustrates the importance of a comprehensive approach in bid preparation. This procurement highlights potential growth areas for SMEs looking to expand their operations within the UK's public services sector, particularly those equipped to work within the reconditioning services sector.

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Notice Title

Invitation to replace and fit electric drive systems for the Liana and Ra trip boats

Notice Description

The Authority operates the electric trip boats Ra and Liana on the River Bure, offering interpretive trips to the public as part of its National Park second purpose activities. The Authority is seeking a contractor to replace the existing drive systems of the vessels to improve performance and reliability.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058634
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055453-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50244000 - Reconditioning services of ships or boats

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£65,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£65,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
£62,268 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
3 Nov 2025 - 6 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BROADS AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Sam Bates
Contact Email
sam.bates@broads-authority.gov.uk
Contact Phone
07876 355646

Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR1 1RY
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
TLH East (England)

Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
Thorpe Hamlet
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

E.C.LANDAMORE

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