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title: "Mooring Vessel at Sandwich Quay for River Tours"
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# Mooring Vessel at Sandwich Quay for River Tours

Buyer: DOVER DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8b876962-af2b-4c35-b5a3-750913d6c757

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## Summary

The Dover District Council is currently inviting tenders for the project titled "Mooring Vessel at Sandwich Quay for River Tours." This opportunity falls under the industry category of Ships and Boats, and is located in Sandwich, Kent, England. The procurement process is at the tender stage, with submissions due by 12:00 hours on 9th May 2022. The successful contract is expected to commence on 1st June 2022, lasting for an anticipated period of five years, providing water transport services.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) engaged in marine services or tourism-related activities. Businesses specialising in water transport services, vessel operations, or commercial vessel management will find this opportunity particularly suited to their expertise. With a commitment from the Dover District Council to foster local enterprise, this contract enables eligible companies to expand their service offerings in a popular tourism region.

## Notice

Dover District Council wishes to select and appoint a suitable Licensee to Moor a Commercial Vessel(s) at Sandwich Quay, Sandwich, Kent to run River Tours. The contract is anticipated to commence 1st June 2022 and will continue for a period of 5 years. Tender returns are to be completed and submitted electronically via the Kent Business Portal www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk by no later than 12:00 hours on 9th May 2022

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/02bd567c-c8a1-4e42-8bf6-127019369c62 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 May 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 9 May 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 May 2022 - 31 May 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | DOVER DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | WHITFIELD, DOVER |
| Post town | Canterbury |
| Postcode | CT16 3PJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ44 East Kent |
| Local authority | Dover |
| Electoral ward | Whitfield |
| Westminster constituency | Dover and Deal |
| 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) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 34500000 - Ships and boats
- 60600000 - Water transport services
- 98300000 - Miscellaneous services

## Release History

- 4 May 2022 at 08:18 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/02bd567c-c8a1-4e42-8bf6-127019369c62
- 14 Apr 2022 at 10:07 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6484b0ab-0fac-4237-9d5e-83df5c7e950f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/02bd567c-c8a1-4e42-8bf6-127019369c62
  4th May 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6484b0ab-0fac-4237-9d5e-83df5c7e950f
  14th April 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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