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title: "Replacement Foot Passenger Launch Service"
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buyer: "ISLE OF WIGHT COUNCIL"
published: "2020-08-06"
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# Replacement Foot Passenger Launch Service

Buyer: ISLE OF WIGHT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1348f52d-8701-4a6c-873b-b6b25ec14ed4

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## Summary

The Isle of Wight Council is inviting tenders for the Replacement Foot Passenger Launch Service, aimed at providing a replacement service between Cowes and East Cowes when the Floating Bridge is unavailable. This service will operate from 1 September 2020 to 31 August 2023, with an option to extend for up to two additional years. The tender period ends at 14:00 on 11 May 2020. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically the hire of water transport equipment with crew, and the estimated contract value is £100,000. The procurement method employed is an open procedure.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in maritime and transport services, particularly those with experience in operating passenger launch services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply, given the suitability criteria. Companies that can demonstrate capability in safely managing transport schedules and comply with maritime regulations would be well-positioned to compete for this contract.

## Notice

The Isle of Wight Council ("the Authority") invites Tenders from suitably qualified suppliers ("Potential Suppliers") for the provision of replacement foot passenger launch service. This service is for the provision of a replacement foot passenger launch to operate between Cowes and East Cowes when the Floating Bridge is not available. The Cowes to East Cowes crossing is undertaken by the Floating Bridge and it has a capacity of 20 cars and 140-foot passengers. The Floating Bridge operates 365 days per year; days and times of operation of the floating bridge are as follows: - * Monday to Saturday 05.00 to 00.30 * Sunday 06.30 to 00.30 The replacement foot passenger launch service may be required when the Floating Bridge has its required annual inspection. This is undertaken by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) and this is normally scheduled in late April or early May; whilst this is undertaken with the vessel in service it may be necessary to withdraw the vessel from service to undertake any identified works. The replacement foot passenger launch service is also required to operate at other times as and when the Floating Bridge is out of service as a result of planned maintenance works; technical issues and either weather or environmental conditions. The replacement foot passenger launch service is required to operate between the Floating Bridge Ferry pontoon adjacent to the Cowes Slipway at the end of Medina Road and the Grid Iron pontoon off Castle Street in East Cowes. The term of the contract shall be 1 September 2020 until 31 August 2023 with the option to extend for up to a further two years - on a one plus one basis - at the sole discretion of the Authority. The closing date for receipt of Tenders is 14:00Hrs on 11 May 2020. Additional information: Any values given are estimated and for the whole contract duration including any possible extension period. The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at: https://procontract.due-north.com/Opportunities/Index . To download the tender documents, interested parties must register their company on the ProContract portal. This contract opportunity can be searched by using reference number DN471793.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9e7dc324-362d-49d7-bfa2-8d0322dd83fc |
| 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 | 6 Aug 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 10 May 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jun 2020 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2020 - 31 Aug 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £95,000 |
| 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 | ISLE OF WIGHT COUNCIL |
| Locality | NEWPORT |
| Post town | Portsmouth |
| Postcode | PO30 1UD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ34 Isle of Wight |
| Local authority | Isle of Wight |
| Electoral ward | Newport Central |
| Westminster constituency | Isle of Wight West |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SOLENT AND WIGHTLINE CRUISES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60650000 - Hire of water transport equipment with crew

## Release History

- 6 Aug 2020 at 11:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9e7dc324-362d-49d7-bfa2-8d0322dd83fc
- 3 Apr 2020 at 10:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/27d0208c-fa5c-4381-9f44-464a2fc5c4ac

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9e7dc324-362d-49d7-bfa2-8d0322dd83fc
  5th August 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/27d0208c-fa5c-4381-9f44-464a2fc5c4ac
  3rd April 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=db154590-1c74-ea11-80ff-005056b64545&p=08800155-5442-e511-80ed-000c29c9ba21
  Link to Advert

## Notice URLs

- http://www.iwight.com
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Opportunities/Index

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