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title: "Futures Afloat"
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buyer: "BIP SOLUTIONS LIMITED"
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# Futures Afloat

Buyer: BIP SOLUTIONS LIMITED  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a3f31599-4e91-4d86-ba9c-2f954a678a10

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## Summary

The procurement process for the project titled "Futures Afloat" involves the replacement of Trinity House's ageing multi-functional buoy handling tenders (MFTs). The project aims to construct modern buoy handling vessels to replace THV Patricia and subsequently THV Galatea. The main procurement category is "works" in the marine construction industry. The tender is open for competition, with a tender period ending on 5th July 2024 and a contract period from 1st October 2026 to 30th September 2028. BIP SOLUTIONS LIMITED, based in Harwich, UK, is the buying organisation leading this tender.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses involved in marine construction works to participate in a significant project to modernize Trinity House's buoy handling vessels. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to compete. Businesses with expertise in shipbuilding and marine engineering would be well-suited to engage in this procurement process. For those interested, BIP SOLUTIONS LIMITED, the buying organisation, can be contacted at futuresafloat@trinityhouse.co.uk or +441255245000.

## Notice

Futures Afloat is a project that includes the replacement of Trinity House's ageing multi-functional buoy handling tenders (MFTs). the scope of this procurement includes the construction of modern multi-function buoy handling tenders that will replace THV Patricia as a priority and subsequently THV Galatea. A replacement for THV Alert is within scope of the Futures Afloat project but is out of the scope of this procurement. Futures Afloat is intended to drive a strong competition through a pipeline of ship building activity based on THV Patricia and THV Galatea sharing a common design along a defined timeline. THV Alert will require a separate design and timeline.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1d30c3d8-8ef9-4d93-87ed-0695759ce952 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 May 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1 |
| 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 | BIP SOLUTIONS LIMITED |
| Locality | HARWICH |
| Post town | Colchester |
| Postcode | CO12 3JW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway |
| Local authority | Tendring |
| Electoral ward | Harwich & Kingsway |
| Westminster constituency | Harwich and North Essex |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45244000 - Marine construction works

## Release History

- 31 May 2024 at 13:37 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1d30c3d8-8ef9-4d93-87ed-0695759ce952

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1d30c3d8-8ef9-4d93-87ed-0695759ce952
  31st May 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Harwich:-Marine-construction-works./87G43E7YCG
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