--- title: "SC23237 - KEIFCA Cabin RIB" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-687d888f-e84d-48ac-8a05-bc741bf4746b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-687d888f-e84d-48ac-8a05-bc741bf4746b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-687d888f-e84d-48ac-8a05-bc741bf4746b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-687d888f-e84d-48ac-8a05-bc741bf4746b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "KENT COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2024-10-11" --- # SC23237 - KEIFCA Cabin RIB Buyer: KENT COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-687d888f-e84d-48ac-8a05-bc741bf4746b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-687d888f-e84d-48ac-8a05-bc741bf4746b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-687d888f-e84d-48ac-8a05-bc741bf4746b.json) ## Summary Kent County Council has awarded a contract titled "SC23237 - KEIFCA Cabin RIB" to Ribcraft Ltd as part of an open procurement process. This project falls under the "Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)" category and is valued at £347,029.85. It aims to enhance surveillance capabilities within the district of Kent & Essex Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authority by building a 9.5 - 11m cabin RIB. The procurement stage is complete, with the contract starting on 20 September 2024 and ending on 29 May 2025. The primary location for this project is within the United Kingdom. This tender represents an excellent opportunity for businesses within the construction and marine engineering sectors, particularly those specialising in vessel construction and surveillance technology. The requirement for SMEs aligns well with smaller enterprises looking to expand their portfolio. The extended patrol capabilities of the cabin RIB will enable comprehensive monitoring of diverse marine environments, presenting significant growth potential for businesses offering innovative marine solutions and sustainability practices. ## Notice The district of Kent & Essex Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authority (K&EIFCA) contains some of the most attractive, productive and intensively used coastal waters in the UK; from the small picturesque harbours of Whitstable, Leigh and West Mersea to the major industrial ports of Harwich, London and Dover. This marine environment includes unique features such as the Essex mud flats and marshes, offshore sandbanks, the Kent chalk cliffs and cobble beaches all of which contain a fascinating array of habitats and species. K&EIFCA has been created to sustainably manage local inshore fisheries resources and protect this diverse marine environment. Kent & Essex IFCA district covers an area of over 3,412 km2, and extends from the east end of Rye Bay in Kent to the northern boundary of Essex on the River Stour. The seaward boundary follows the coast to the 6-mile nautical limit measured from the 1983 baseline, which, due to drying sand banks, extends up to 15 miles offshore in some places. The up-river K&EIFCA boundary in the Thames includes the waters adjacent to Kent County Council and Thurrock Council, with the district boundary running from Dartford creek (River Darent) on the south shore to Mar Dyke on the North Shore. The other district limits for the rest of the rivers located within the boundaries of Kent and Essex extended to their tidal limit (including, the Medway, the Blackwater and the Colne). The requirement was to build of a 9.5 - 11m cabin RIB subject to a tendering process. The size and enclosed protection of a cabin RIB provides an elevated and protected vantage point, enhancing surveillance capabilities over those provided by existing vessels to monitor larger areas of the water and detect potential illegal fishing activities effectively. Whilst the cabin would allow for extended patrols, enabling officers to stay on the water for longer durations, ensuring continuous presence in critical areas. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c51578d-44cd-4c4d-a781-251d89371352 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 11 Oct 2024 | | Submission deadline | 26 Feb 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 18 Sep 2024 | | Contract period | 19 Sep 2024 - 29 May 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £347,029 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £347,029 | | 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 | KENT COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | MAIDSTONE | | Post town | Rochester | | Postcode | ME14 1XQ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent | | ITL 3 | TLJ45 Mid Kent | | Local authority | Maidstone | | Electoral ward | Penenden Heath | | Westminster constituency | Maidstone and Malling | | 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 | RIBCRAFT | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus) - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 44000000 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus) - 45000000 - Construction work ## Release History - 11 Oct 2024 at 10:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c51578d-44cd-4c4d-a781-251d89371352 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c51578d-44cd-4c4d-a781-251d89371352 11th October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=4123ad95-44b9-ee11-8127-005056b64545 Advert ## Notice URLs - http://www.kent.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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