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title: "The Supply of Family Friendly Electric Hire Boats"
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# The Supply of Family Friendly Electric Hire Boats

Buyer: SEFTON COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-13c3e53c-61d1-4a0d-823f-5fcd2b4de890

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## Summary

Sefton Council is seeking to procure four Family Friendly Electric Hire Boats for the Crosby Lakeside Adventure Centre, an inclusive water sports and visitors centre located in Waterloo, Merseyside. The procurement process is at the award stage, with the contract valued at £42,455 set to commence on 5th April 2019 and concluding on 30th April 2019. The tender was published on 18th March 2019 with a submission deadline of 25th March 2019. This opportunity falls under the category of ships and boats, specifically ferry boats, and follows an open procurement method.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in electric boats, marine construction, or related goods and services. Businesses that can meet the specific technical requirements for the boats, such as electric propulsion and design for commercial hire, would be particularly well-suited to compete. Engaging in this contract could help enhance visibility and establish valuable relationships within the public sector, fostering further business growth along the Mersey Estuary.

## Notice

Crosby Lakeside Adenture Centre is a fully inclusive, stunning Water Sports and Visitors Centre in the heart of Crosby Coast Park, Waterloo, Merseyside. The Centre forms part of the gateway to the Mersey Estuary, sitting alongside the internationally renowned Antony Gormley's Another Place Iron Men statues. Specification The Centre is looking to purchase four (4) Family Friendly Electric Boats, specifically designed for commercial hire purposes. The Boats will need to be on site before 30th April 2019. The Boats should have * PVC fendering to protect against jetties. * Have RCD categorisation to either Category C or D Certification * To hold charge for 12 hours hire use * Hold a minimum of 4 passengers. The Boats will need to utulise electric propulsion motors but not small trolling motors. Either GRP or Roto-moulded construction. Your price should include delivery to site and any setting up charges.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a10198f-5ad0-430a-9a0f-fb824a3dc8ad |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Apr 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Mar 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Apr 2019 |
| Contract period | 4 Apr 2019 - 30 Apr 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £42,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £42,455 |
| 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 | SEFTON COUNCIL |
| Locality | BOOTLE |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L20 3NJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD73 Sefton |
| Local authority | Sefton |
| Electoral ward | Derby |
| Westminster constituency | Bootle |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MINIPORT ELECTRIC SHIPS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34500000 - Ships and boats
- 34512100 - Ferry boats

## Release History

- 10 Apr 2019 at 15:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a10198f-5ad0-430a-9a0f-fb824a3dc8ad
- 18 Mar 2019 at 10:41 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/086b5301-bfaa-4136-b42d-2f84b219b68c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a10198f-5ad0-430a-9a0f-fb824a3dc8ad
  10th April 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/086b5301-bfaa-4136-b42d-2f84b219b68c
  18th March 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=e97747f7-6849-e911-80f3-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

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

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