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title: "Falmouth Marine School project will result in Falmouth Marine School owning a commercially available vessel with a number of differing power installation options (diesel, electric, hybrid). - AWARD"
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# Falmouth Marine School project will result in Falmouth Marine School owning a commercially available vessel with a number of differing power installation options (diesel, electric, hybrid). - AWARD

Buyer: CORNWALL COLLEGE E-TENDERING  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3b300a00-e7d3-4d94-b332-8d681ed331b4

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## Summary

The Cornwall College e-Tendering has awarded a contract for the Falmouth Marine School project. The project involves the procurement of a power-driven vessel with multiple power installation options, aimed at reducing carbon emissions. The contract value is £82,963 GBP, with a tender period ending on January 13, 2023, and a contract period from January 31, 2023, to March 31, 2023. The project falls under the industry category of Ships and boats and is located at Cornwall College, St Austell.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specializing in marine vessels, boatbuilding, marine science, and water sports. SMEs and VCSEs are well-suited to compete for this contract. The procurement method used is an open procedure, allowing fair competition for suppliers. Businesses looking to provide power-driven vessels suitable for inshore waters, harbour launches, and recreational activities are encouraged to participate and contribute towards the college's strategic development goals.

## Notice

Falmouth Marine School have successfully bid for strategic development funds to undertaken a "De-carbonising a marine vessel" project. The project will result in Falmouth Marine School owning a commercially available vessel with a number of differing power installation options (diesel, electric, hybrid). The intended use of the vessel will allow college staff, their learners and their industry partners to experience the operation of such a vessel, to measure performance of such a vessel and to undertake analysis of the commercial, financial and environmental benefit of each installation option. Requirements: To supply a power-driven vessel of approximately 6 metres overall length and that ancillary equipment as detailed and to assist Falmouth Marine School staff undertake the completion of this project with the result that the School will own a marine vessel that is compliant with relevant legislation (RCD etc) with optional drive systems. This vessel is to have the potential for use as a harbour launch/ work boat or a recreational vessel; the range of use for the vessel is to be within inshore waters such as Falmouth Harbour and the Carrick Roads; or other such inshore waters. The vessel to be compliant with RCD Category C use for a maximum of 8 personnel. The vessel will also require to be used for a wider range of operation in support of all students such as: Watersports - on the water support vessel Marine Science - water sampling, inshore water and beach survey work Boatbuilding - general maintenance work All learners - vessel handling skills (RYA Powerboat level 2 qualification).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/de71529d-f23d-4708-b7e7-0b6e901d7149 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Jun 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Jan 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Jan 2023 |
| Contract period | 31 Jan 2023 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £83,300 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £82,963 |
| 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 | CORNWALL COLLEGE E-TENDERING |
| Locality | CORNWALL |
| Post town | Plymouth |
| Postcode | PL25 4DJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly |
| ITL 3 | TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly |
| Local authority | Cornwall |
| Electoral ward | St Austell Poltair & Mount Charles |
| Westminster constituency | St Austell and Newquay |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NELSON MOTOR YACHTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34500000 - Ships and boats

## Release History

- 23 Jun 2023 at 10:09 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/de71529d-f23d-4708-b7e7-0b6e901d7149
- 17 Jan 2023 at 11:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/de71529d-f23d-4708-b7e7-0b6e901d7149

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/de71529d-f23d-4708-b7e7-0b6e901d7149
  23rd June 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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