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title: "Manufacture and Supply of 5 River Barges for the River Thames"
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# Manufacture and Supply of 5 River Barges for the River Thames

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8c22db3e-8bad-4ca9-a4ef-edb7455d47c7

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## Summary

The procurement process entails the manufacture and supply of five river barges for the River Thames, managed by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, located in London, England. This procurement falls under the category of specialised boats and has been awarded with a total value of £618,157. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure, concluding the tender period on 14th October 2019 and marking the contract's start date on 3rd August 2020, which runs until 31st May 2021. The initiative presents a significant opportunity for suppliers within the marine goods industry to engage with a reputable buyer.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses looking to expand in the marine sector, particularly those engaged in the manufacturing and supply of specialised boats. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be particularly well-suited to compete due to the tender's emphasis on inclusivity, and firms with expertise in marine engineering or vessel construction may find this project aligns well with their capabilities. The procurement process is geared towards fostering competition and innovation within the industry, making it an ideal prospect for skilled suppliers aiming to enhance their market presence.

## Notice

Provision of 5 Barges Additional information: Please note that the Environment Agency procurement uses an E-tendering system for Procurement activities. This is currently provided by Bravo Solutions. To access appropriate tendering and contractual documents, please access the E-Tendering portal at https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk", ensuring that your registration includes "Defra". If you have any problems with this system, please contact Bravo on their telephone helpline number 0800 368 4850 or by emailing them at help@bravosolution.co.uk. "

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b90e347-06f4-4df3-8c17-79ce54dfd641 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Aug 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Oct 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Aug 2020 |
| Contract period | 2 Aug 2020 - 31 May 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £618,157 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £618,157 |
| 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 | DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3JR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MAINSTAY MARINE SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34521000 - Specialised boats

## Release History

- 26 Aug 2020 at 13:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b90e347-06f4-4df3-8c17-79ce54dfd641

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b90e347-06f4-4df3-8c17-79ce54dfd641
  26th August 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6a232c04-7749-474c-b0b0-6ba400c36a4a
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## Notice URLs

- https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk

## Provenance

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