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title: "Electrical Upgrade of Mersey Ferry Vessel Snowdrop"
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# Electrical Upgrade of Mersey Ferry Vessel Snowdrop

Buyer: MERSEYTRAVEL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9c6d60cc-c88f-44ee-8e2f-8b5dde93a238

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## Summary

Merseytravel is overseeing the refurbishment project titled "Electrical Upgrade of Mersey Ferry Vessel Snowdrop," classified under the construction work industry category. The initiative focuses on a comprehensive life refit of the TSMV Snowdrop Ferry, set for completion in 2025, involving the assessment, repair, and replacement of various equipment. The award stage of this procurement process indicates that Voltair Marine Engineering Limited has been selected as the supplier. This contract, valued at £392,782.88, will run from 18th March 2025 to 24th June 2026. The procurement method adopted was identified as "Other," and the contract was awarded on 13th January 2025. Implementation will occur in England, under the buyer organization, Merseytravel, headquartered in Liverpool.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in electrical and marine engineering services to engage with a high-profile public sector project. SMAEs (small and medium-sized enterprises) particularly stand to benefit, given the suitability measures indicated, encouraging broader participation and fostering growth in the marine engineering sector. Companies with substantial expertise in construction and engineering services are well-suited to compete, leveraging their skills to support the through-life refit with an open call for identifying additional service enhancements.

## Notice

TSMV Snowdrop will be the subject of a through life refit to be undertaken during 2025, and as a result, various elements of equipment will be assessed, repaired or replaced.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6d1af2e6-7a00-4831-a37b-67904e6aa47a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 18 Mar 2025 - 24 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £392,782 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £392,782 |
| 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 | MERSEYTRAVEL |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L3 1BP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | Waterfront South |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside |
| 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 | VOLTAIR MARINE ENGINEERING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work
- 71300000 - Engineering services

## Release History

- 24 Mar 2025 at 13:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6d1af2e6-7a00-4831-a37b-67904e6aa47a
- 2 Oct 2024 at 09:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4286c318-eb1a-4fb4-967f-a8ca8d487c42

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6d1af2e6-7a00-4831-a37b-67904e6aa47a
  24th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4286c318-eb1a-4fb4-967f-a8ca8d487c42
  2nd October 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=0f16295c-9b80-ef11-8130-005056b64545&p=e0cc5631-4690-e511-80fb-000c29c9ba21
  Link to advert on the Chest portal

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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