Tender

Worlingham Pontoon

BROADS AUTHORITY

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Tender

03 Dec 2025 at 16:47

Summary of the contracting process

The Broads Authority is inviting tenders for the project titled "Worlingham Pontoon," which falls within the floating structures industry category. The project involves the design and supply of a 20-metre pontoon with a ramp fixed to the riverbank, accompanied by installation guidance. This procurement process is at the 'tender' stage and follows an open competition method, specifically classified as below threshold. Located in the Norfolk region, United Kingdom, businesses must submit their tenders by 5th January 2026, with the enquiry period closing on 15th December 2025. Any submissions are to be sent via email, and electronic submissions are not permitted.

This tender offers substantial business growth potential for SMEs specialising in floating structures or similar goods. With a budget allocation of £50,000 net (£60,000 gross), businesses positioned to deliver quality and competitive priced solutions may find this opportunity beneficial. Evaluation will be conducted using the MAT (Most Advantageous Tender) method, considering both quality and price. Small and medium-sized enterprises with expertise in pontoon design, manufacturing or installation services will be well-suited to compete, particularly those capable of delivering the proposed solution within the specified contract period starting from 22nd January 2026 to 31st March 2026.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Worlingham Pontoon

Notice Description

Design and supply 20m pontoon with ramp fixed to riverbank, with installation guidance.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ee3d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079490-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
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


CPV Codes

34515000 - Floating structures

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Dec 2025Yesterday
Submission Deadline
5 Jan 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
22 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 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
BROADS AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Emily Leonard
Contact Email
emily.leonard@broads-authority.gov.uk
Contact Phone
07970291642

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
TLH15 Norwich and East Norfolk

Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
Thorpe Hamlet
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

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