--- title: "Ramsgate Harbour Lock Gates - Replacement and Refurbishment Project" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-04633859-f3f0-4c45-9e86-138fb6cb9d84" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-04633859-f3f0-4c45-9e86-138fb6cb9d84" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-04633859-f3f0-4c45-9e86-138fb6cb9d84.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-04633859-f3f0-4c45-9e86-138fb6cb9d84.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THANET DISTRICT COUNCIL" published: "2017-11-07" --- # Ramsgate Harbour Lock Gates - Replacement and Refurbishment Project Buyer: THANET DISTRICT COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-04633859-f3f0-4c45-9e86-138fb6cb9d84 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-04633859-f3f0-4c45-9e86-138fb6cb9d84) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-04633859-f3f0-4c45-9e86-138fb6cb9d84.json) ## Summary Thanet District Council is currently facilitating an open tender for the "Ramsgate Harbour Lock Gates - Replacement and Refurbishment Project". This urgent refurbishment initiative is categorized under mechanical installations, with a procurement value of £600,000 and a minimum threshold of £400,000. The project is set in Ramsgate, South East England, with a contract period starting on 2nd January 2018 and concluding on 31st March 2018. Prospective contractors should submit their completed tender documents electronically via the Kent Business Portal by 14:00 on 24th November 2017, with clarifications due by 14:00 on 17th November 2017. This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in mechanical engineering and refurbishment works, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with qualifications in engineering and construction. Given the urgent nature of the project and the requirement for early mobilisation after the contract award, contractors with experience in similar refurbishments and an ability to meet tight deadlines would be well-suited to compete for this lucrative contract. ## Notice Thanet District Council is seeking to select and appoint a suitably qualified contractor to undertake urgent refurbishment work to existing lock gates, lifting bridge and control systems. Early mobilisation/commencement of works is essential following contract award to the successful contractor. Works are anticipated to commence January 2018 The works involve the removal of three items of hydraulically operated mechanical equipment from the existing lock which is located between the inner and outer harbour. These items of equipment are: the flap gate, a pair of mitre gates and a lifting bridge. These items are to be removed, inspected, overhauled and refitted. The project also involves the replacement of the existing mechanical controls with a new PLC based control system together with the refurbishment of the existing hydraulic operating systems. The procurement process will be undertaken on the basis of an open tender. All tenders will be accepted subject to the tenderer providing suitable responses to grounds for Mandatory and Discretionary Rejection and that the minimum standards are met as set out in the Invitation to Tender document. Evaluation will be on the basis of criteria as set out in the Invitation to Tender document. The form of contract will be NEC 3 Engineering & Construction Contract with Option A Activity Schedule (April 2013) plus Thanet District Council's Special Conditions. IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Suppliers should in first instance register themselves on the Kent Business Portal (www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk) by following registration instructions. All procurement documents are attached to the notice there and available for suppliers to download and complete according to instructions contained. Completed tender documents must be submitted electronically via the Kent Business Portal by no later than 14.00 hrs on Friday 8 December 2017. Any clarifications or questions must be submitted via the discussions area of the Kent Business Portal by no later than 14.00 hrs Friday 1 December 2017. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/16a01e5f-b170-4112-98bf-a93b8ac6a339 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 7 Nov 2017 | | Submission deadline | 8 Dec 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 2 Jan 2018 - 31 Mar 2018 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £600,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | THANET DISTRICT COUNCIL | | Locality | MARGATE | | Post town | Canterbury | | Postcode | CT9 1XZ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent | | ITL 3 | TLJ44 East Kent | | Local authority | Thanet | | Electoral ward | Cliftonville West | | Westminster constituency | East Thanet | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45350000 - Mechanical installations ## Release History - 7 Nov 2017 at 15:36 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/16a01e5f-b170-4112-98bf-a93b8ac6a339 - 25 Oct 2017 at 15:57 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/16a01e5f-b170-4112-98bf-a93b8ac6a339 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/16a01e5f-b170-4112-98bf-a93b8ac6a339 7th November 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.thanet.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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