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title: "Tall Ships 2018 Supply of Pontoons"
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buyer: "SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL"
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# Tall Ships 2018 Supply of Pontoons

Buyer: SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7671757d-35e1-4a2f-b482-59e72c809010

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## Summary

The Sunderland City Council is seeking tenders for the "Tall Ships 2018 Supply of Pontoons", focusing on the provision of temporary and possibly permanent pontoons for a significant maritime event. This procurement, classified under the industry category of docking installations (CPV code: 34931100), is currently in the tender stage, with submissions due by 6th November 2017. The total estimated value of the contract is £300,000, with a minimum spend set at £200,000. The intended contract period runs from 11th June 2018 to 31st August 2018, and the procurement method is an open procedure.

This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses specialising in marine construction, temporary installations, and event logistics. Companies that are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may particularly benefit, as the Sunderland City Council has indicated suitability for such business types. Those with experience in rigging, installation, and de-rigging services for marine structures would be well-positioned to compete effectively in this marketplace.

## Notice

Hire of temporary pontoons for the Tall Ships Event, including rig and de-rig (option 1). Prices also to be supplied for installation of permanent and temporary pontoons for the Tall Ships Event, including rig and de-rig as required. (option 2). The Council reserve the right to award either option 1 or option 2.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d0eb90a-ed7a-4fe1-9b0c-4fe11fd0bc56 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Sep 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Nov 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 10 Jun 2018 - 31 Aug 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £300,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | SUNDERLAND |
| Post town | Sunderland |
| Postcode | SR2 7DN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC44 Sunderland |
| Local authority | Sunderland |
| Electoral ward | Southwick |
| Westminster constituency | Sunderland Central |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34931100 - Docking installations

## Release History

- 26 Sep 2017 at 15:22 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d0eb90a-ed7a-4fe1-9b0c-4fe11fd0bc56

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d0eb90a-ed7a-4fe1-9b0c-4fe11fd0bc56
  26th September 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=457a1c95-cca2-e711-80e6-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

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

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