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title: "Torpoint Ferry Main Chain Supply"
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# Torpoint Ferry Main Chain Supply

Buyer: CORNWALL COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7ebdecdf-cc02-4633-ac29-1a7e88bacbe3

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Torpoint Ferry Main Chain Supply" was initiated by Cornwall Council on behalf of the Joint Authorities, including Plymouth City Council. This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically focused on supplying critical chain components for the Torpoint ferries operating across the Tamar Estuary. The tender was published on 16th December 2016, with the tender period closing on 24th January 2017. The total contract is valued at £450,000, with a minimum threshold of £400,000, and the awarded contract has a duration from April 1, 2017, to March 31, 2021. The procurement method used was an open procedure, allowing any eligible supplier to submit their bids.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in manufacturing and supplying industrial chain products. Companies with expertise in providing high-quality chains that meet Lloyds Register standards would be particularly well-suited to compete. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have the potential to participate, given that the suitability criteria indicate an openness to such businesses. Engaging in this procurement can facilitate growth by expanding a company’s reach within public sector markets, leveraging the long-standing operational requirements of essential services like ferry transportation.

## Notice

The three Torpoint ferries each use two 650 metre lengths of chain to guide and propel each ferry across the Tamar Estuary. A driven chain wheel grips each chain and pulls the vessel through the water. The chains are normally changed after 3 years in service to maintain their functional requirement and to stay within the Lloyds Register tolerances for acceptable wear. This change periodicity is not binding and is dependent on actual wear, whether that be slower or faster than predicted. The chains are critical to the operation of the ferries and, due to the usual relatively long lead times involved in supply, it has been normal practice to have a spare available at Torpoint in the event of a defect requiring a chain change. This procurement exercise is intended to cover the supply of the next 3 pairs of chains and a further 200m length of chain to enable replacement of the tunnel chains that attach the main chains to the counterweight gantries. Additional information: Please Note the Electronic Invitation to Tender and all supporting documentation is freely available ONLY via the Due North procurement portal accessible via the portal website at supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk , where this opportunity has the unique project reference DN218319. This tender opportunity is being advertised by Cornwall Council on behalf of the Joint Authorities of Cornwall Council and Plymouth City Council who share responsibility for the Torpoint Ferry via the Tamar Bridge and Torpoint Ferry Joint Committee.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3cfaf906-2aec-4ba9-908d-4fa2eaf55195 |
| 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 | 17 Aug 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Jan 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Mar 2017 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2017 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £450,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £349,750 |
| 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 COUNCIL |
| Locality | TRURO |
| Post town | Truro |
| Postcode | TR1 3AY |
| 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 | Truro Boscawen & Redannick |
| Westminster constituency | Truro and Falmouth |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | OFFSPRING INTERNATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

### Codes

- 44540000 - Chain

## Release History

- 17 Aug 2018 at 13:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3cfaf906-2aec-4ba9-908d-4fa2eaf55195
- 17 Aug 2018 at 11:13 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/07453e48-7250-4934-a260-3498d3c2b711
- 16 Dec 2016 at 09:19 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/07453e48-7250-4934-a260-3498d3c2b711

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3cfaf906-2aec-4ba9-908d-4fa2eaf55195
  17th August 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/07453e48-7250-4934-a260-3498d3c2b711
  17th August 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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