--- title: "Ramsgate Harbour Lock Gate Equipment Replacement and Refurbishment Project" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-9d4251b2-5cfb-47a0-9435-1f3ad657cf2c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9d4251b2-5cfb-47a0-9435-1f3ad657cf2c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9d4251b2-5cfb-47a0-9435-1f3ad657cf2c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9d4251b2-5cfb-47a0-9435-1f3ad657cf2c.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THANET DISTRICT COUNCIL" published: "2017-07-11" --- # Ramsgate Harbour Lock Gate Equipment Replacement and Refurbishment Project Buyer: THANET DISTRICT COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9d4251b2-5cfb-47a0-9435-1f3ad657cf2c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9d4251b2-5cfb-47a0-9435-1f3ad657cf2c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9d4251b2-5cfb-47a0-9435-1f3ad657cf2c.json) ## Summary The Ramsgate Harbour Lock Gate Equipment Replacement and Refurbishment Project, initiated by Thanet District Council, is currently open for tender. This project, classified under the mechanical installations industry category, aims to undertake urgent refurbishment works on lock gates, a lifting bridge, and control systems located in Ramsgate, South East England. The tender period ends on 8th August 2017 at 14:00 hrs, with work expected to commence shortly after contract award on 28th August 2017 and to continue until 28th November 2017. The procurement method employed for this opportunity is an open procedure, and the estimated value of the contract is between £500,000 and £700,000. The successful contractor will play a crucial role in enhancing the operational efficiency of the harbour's mechanical systems, presenting significant opportunities for businesses specialising in mechanical installations, engineering, and construction. Companies that can swiftly mobilise and adhere to stringent operational standards will find this tender especially appealing. SMEs focusing on innovative mechanical solutions and those experienced in similar refurbishment projects will be well-suited to compete for this contract, helping them expand their portfolio and capabilities in public sector contracts. ## Notice Thanet District Council is seeking to select and appoint a suitably qualified contractor to undertake urgent refurbishment work to existing lock gates, lifting bridge and control systems. Due to the urgency of these works, it is essential that the successful contractor can achieve early mobilisation/commencement of works following contract award. The works involve the removal of three items of hydraulically operated mechanical equipment from the existing lock which is located between the inner and outer harbour. These items of equipment are: the flap gate, a pair of mitre gates and a lifting bridge. These items are to be removed, inspected, overhauled and refitted. The project also involves the replacement of the existing mechanical controls with a new PLC based control system together with the replacement of the hydraulic operating systems. In order to facilitate these works two new plant rooms will also be required to be constructed and sited on the east and west cross walls, the procurement of these plant rooms is also included in this tender. The procurement process will be undertaken on the basis of an open tender. All tenders will be accepted subject to the tenderer providing suitable responses to grounds for Mandatory and Discretionary Rejection and that the minimum standards are met as set out in the Invitation to Tender document. Evaluation will be on the basis of criteria as set out in the Invitation to Tender document. The form of contract will be NEC 3 Engineering & Construction Contract with Option A Activity Schedule (April 2013) IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Suppliers should in first instance register themselves on the Kent Business Portal (www.kentbusinessportal.org .uk) by following registration instructions. Following which they should register their interest in this opportunity by completing and submitting an electronic expression of interest. All procurement documents are attached to the notice and available for suppliers to download and complete according to instructions contained. Completed tender documents must be submitted electronically via the Kent Business Portal by no later than 14.00 hrs on 8th August 2017. Any clarifications or questions must be submitted via the discussions area of the Kent Business Portal by no later than 14.00 hrs on 2nd August 2017. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/919acd68-0c75-4040-9fb6-38e9512d68a8 | | 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 | 11 Jul 2017 | | Submission deadline | 8 Aug 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 27 Aug 2017 - 28 Nov 2017 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £700,000 | | 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 | THANET DISTRICT COUNCIL | | Locality | MARGATE | | Post town | Canterbury | | Postcode | CT9 1XZ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent | | ITL 3 | TLJ44 East Kent | | Local authority | Thanet | | Electoral ward | Cliftonville West | | Westminster constituency | East Thanet | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45350000 - Mechanical installations ## Release History - 11 Jul 2017 at 10:36 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/919acd68-0c75-4040-9fb6-38e9512d68a8 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/919acd68-0c75-4040-9fb6-38e9512d68a8 11th July 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.thanet.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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