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# BMP1: Bath Central Sunken Boat Removal

Buyer: BATH AND NORTH EAST SOMERSET COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-11c85ac7-ebf9-4c7b-8dec-3dce559d8cf5

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## Summary

Bath & North East Somerset Council (B&NES) has awarded a contract to Strate Marine Services for the BMP1: Bath Central Sunken Boat Removal project. This under the council's Better Moorings Project (BMP), aims to remove five sunken boats from the Pulteney stretch in Bath. The project, classified under building construction and marine services, is valued at £65,000 and will span from 6th December 2024 to 30th June 2025. The procurement process was conducted under an open procedure, and the tender phase closed on 15th November 2024. Key activities include boat removal, valuation, transport, secure storage, and disposal through auction or scrappage from March to June 2025.

This contract presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specializing in marine recovery and salvage operations. Companies engaged in environmental management and construction work related to waterways would find this tender particularly suitable, especially those with capabilities for minimal ecological disturbance. SMEs and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to compete, given the council's inclusivity criteria. Participation in this procurement can strengthen a company's portfolio in handling complex recovery services and enhance its reputation within the public sector.

## Notice

As part of its' Better Moorings Project (BMP), Bath & North East Somerset council (B&NES) seek the provision of specialist recovery services to remove 5 (five) sunken boats from the central waterway (Pulteney stretch) in Bath and invites you to provide a quote. This follows B&NES showing due diligence through completion of relevant land searches, consultations with Legal Services, and engagement with the respective boat owners. As of 29th August 2024 B&NES considers all sunken boats 'abandoned' and seeks removal of the vessels from the waterway in one continuous activity. The contract will involve: Removal (Recovery/Salvage - recovery is preferable), Boat Valuation, Transport, Secure Storage (minimum 2 months), and Disposal (preferably achieved through boat sale at the best possible price). As the current situation attracts a number of risks including H&S, damage to property, and occupiers liability, B&NES intends to complete this activity at the earliest possible time. Unless it is safe, viable and legal to remove these boats any sooner, the scheduling expectation is that salvage & recoveries will take place in March/April 2025, and secure boat storage will follow until May/June 2025. In this time, boats will either be released to their owner (on settlement of all recovery costs), sold at auction for highest achievable price, or disposed of through responsible scrappage. Factors that should be considered and minimised wherever possible are: Ecological and environmental impacts of planned activities, Disturbance to the riverbed, Disruption to river users, and Disruption to local residents. Selection criteria for this work will be based on the separate MoSCoW document (available with the advert), coupled with costs.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b12c4b14-2782-4175-9f66-ce066c923068 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | 6 Dec 2024 - 30 Jun 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £65,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £65,000 |
| 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 | BATH AND NORTH EAST SOMERSET COUNCIL |
| Locality | BATH |
| Post town | Bath |
| Postcode | BA1 1JG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | Bath and North East Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Kingsmead |
| Westminster constituency | Bath |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work
- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 45210000 - Building construction work
- 45242200 - Marina construction work
- 45244000 - Marine construction works
- 45246200 - Riverbank protection works
- 45246400 - Flood-prevention works
- 45246410 - Flood-defences maintenance works
- 45247100 - Construction work for waterways
- 45247112 - Drainage canal construction work
- 45247120 - Waterways except canals
- 45247220 - Weir construction work
- 45500000 - Hire of construction and civil engineering machinery and equipment with operator
- 60650000 - Hire of water transport equipment with crew
- 98360000 - Marine services

## Release History

- 5 Dec 2024 at 16:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b12c4b14-2782-4175-9f66-ce066c923068
- 29 Oct 2024 at 18:57 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6216b968-bb65-4e1f-9204-7123b2c7ba5e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b12c4b14-2782-4175-9f66-ce066c923068
  5th December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6216b968-bb65-4e1f-9204-7123b2c7ba5e
  29th October 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.bathnes.gov.uk

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