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Maritime Technical Advisor (Floating Bridge) - East Cowes / Cowes, Isle of Wight

ISLE OF WIGHT COUNCIL

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27 Nov 2025 at 08:36

Summary of the contracting process

The Isle of Wight Council has initiated an open procurement process for the role of Maritime Technical Advisor concerning a new ferry project, named the Floating Bridge, between East Cowes and Cowes on the Isle of Wight. This tender, identified as project reference DN798514, invites qualified suppliers to submit proposals before the tender period ends on 2nd January 2026. The procurement process is classified under several relevant CPV codes including ships and boats, construction work for water projects, and engineering services, and takes place in the region of UKJ3, United Kingdom. The total project budget is £120,000 with actual contract terms starting from 19th January 2026 and potentially extending to 1st May 2026 or longer based on further reviews and approvals.

This contract presents significant business growth opportunities for firms specialising in technical marine advisory services, particularly those with expertise in engineering and water transport projects. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) focused on delivering high-quality engineering solutions could find this tender especially suitable, given the emphasis on quality, which comprises 75% of the award criteria. With an open competition method, businesses with innovative and cost-effective solutions for maritime projects are encouraged to participate. This contract not only offers financial gain but also positions participating businesses to engage in a potentially transformative project within the maritime industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Maritime Technical Advisor (Floating Bridge) - East Cowes / Cowes, Isle of Wight

Notice Description

The Authority invites response to this Invitation to Tender (ITT) from suitably qualified suppliers ("Suppliers") for the provision of the appointment of a technical marine supplier to consider options for a new ferry project (currently known as Floating Bridge - East Cowes to Cowes, River Medina, Isle of Wight). Full details of the specification requirements can be found in Schedule 1 - Specification

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: This is a project specific piece of technical support. Any contract extensions will be subject to clearance of gateway reviews on whether to proceed to next phases of activity and additional funding approvals. Initially the only budget aligned to this project is PS27,500.

Renewal: This is a project specific piece of technical support. Any contract extensions will be subject to clearance of gateway reviews on whether to proceed to next phases of activity and additional funding approvals. Initially the only budget aligned to this project is PS27,500.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e9c5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077479-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

45 - Construction work

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

34500000 - Ships and boats

45240000 - Construction work for water projects

60600000 - Water transport services

63700000 - Support services for land, water and air transport

71310000 - Consultative engineering and construction services

71320000 - Engineering design services

71330000 - Miscellaneous engineering services

71340000 - Integrated engineering services

71500000 - Construction-related services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Nov 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
2 Jan 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
19 Jan 2026 - 1 May 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ISLE OF WIGHT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Steve Sandercock
Contact Email
procurement@iow.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight

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

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