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title: "LPS CORP - Provision of a Vessel for NWIFCA - RFI 14334307"
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# LPS CORP - Provision of a Vessel for NWIFCA - RFI 14334307

Buyer: LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0f8cfc58-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Lancashire County Council as the buying organisation for the contract titled "LPS CORP - Provision of a Vessel for NWIFCA - RFI 14334307." This tender falls within the "Ships and boats" industry category and is located in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method adopted is selective, specifically a competitive procedure with negotiation. The tender period for submitting completed Pre-Qualification Questionnaires (PQQs) closed on 20 September 2016, with the contract period starting from 7 January 2017 to 1 July 2017. The awarded value of the contract is approximately £1,000,000, with the contract currently active.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in maritime and marine engineering, particularly those capable of constructing vessels from marine-grade aluminium with a catamaran hull. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this tender suitable, provided they have the relevant competencies to meet the North Western Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authority's requirements. Access to documents detailing the procurement process and requirements is available via the Oracle e-tendering portal, ensuring that potential suppliers can adequately prepare their bids.

## Notice

The North Western Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authority (NWIFCA) requires a replacement vessel for the purpose of carrying out it's enforcement obligations. This vessel will replace NWIFCA's existing vessel (the Solway Protector). The replacement vessel must have been built from 2009 onwards with a catamaran hull and superstructure made from marine grade aluminium. This procurement will follow the competitive procedure with negotiation process which consists of two Cycles. Cycle 1 is the PQQ stage, following the evaluation of which shortlisted organisations will be invited to Cycle 2 (the full 'Invitation to Tender' stage). For a full description of the procedure as well as a complete list of NWIFCA's requirements please review the documents located on the Oracle e-tendering portal. The deadline for the return of completed PQQs is 20/09/2016, 10am GMT.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2e0ed842-575d-47a9-a48f-b4f821acb453 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Sep 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Sep 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 May 2017 |
| Contract period | 13 Jul 2017 - 13 Jan 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £999,999 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | PRESTON |
| Post town | Preston |
| Postcode | PR1 8XJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD45 Mid Lancashire |
| Local authority | Preston |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Preston |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HOLYHEAD MARINE SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34500000 - Ships and boats

## Release History

- 11 Sep 2017 at 14:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2e0ed842-575d-47a9-a48f-b4f821acb453
- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/84d25884-6594-43f3-9cf7-d4a5ed52a90c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2e0ed842-575d-47a9-a48f-b4f821acb453
  11th September 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/84d25884-6594-43f3-9cf7-d4a5ed52a90c
  18th August 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- http://www3.lancashire.gov.uk/corporate/web/?siteid=6864&pageid=41137&e=e
  iSupplier Portal (Sourcing Supplier)

## Notice URLs

- http://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:281041-2017:TEXT:EN:HTML

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