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title: "Consultancy Support to Windermere Ferry"
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buyer: "CUMBRIA COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# Consultancy Support to Windermere Ferry

Buyer: CUMBRIA COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b46d40df-cf44-45b7-bc90-7782b2e9be31

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Cumbria County Council seeking consultancy support for the Windermere Ferry project, focusing on delivering expert technical advice in naval architecture and marine engineering. The tender, titled "Consultancy Support to Windermere Ferry," falls under the engineering services category and is located in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The tender period concluded on 19 May 2021, with the contract set to commence on 7 June 2021 and run until 7 June 2024. The procurement employed an open procedure, with an overall value of £100,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in engineering services, particularly those with expertise in naval architecture and marine engineering. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement process is designed to foster competition among qualified firms. Companies that are capable of delivering technical guidance and support throughout the ferry replacement project will find this an advantageous avenue for business growth.

## Notice

This tender opportunity is being advertised via The Chest https://www.the-chest.org.uk/ The procurement of an expert in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering will be able to provide technical advice to ensure that we will tender for an appropriate ferry that meets the criteria of the MCA and to provide assurance on the financing options for a ferry meeting our specifications. This technical expert would be employed throughout the replacement to provide advice. The appointment of the technical expert will be split into 3 stages. Please view tender documentation for further information. The link to the actual tender is Consultancy Support to Windermere Ferry (due-north.com). If this is an opportunity you would like to view, please 'Express your Interest' to view the ITT. If you've not used The Chest before, it's easy to use and free to register, just follow the instructions. ALL correspondence MUST go via The Chest. Any support to use The Chest must go via Proactis https://www.the-chest.org.uk/SupplierSupport.html

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0fb1dd4d-6ce0-4e37-bba0-c289eaada745 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 19 May 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Jun 2021 |
| Contract period | 4 Jul 2021 - 7 Jun 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £45,973 |
| 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 | CUMBRIA COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | CARLISLE |
| Post town | Carlisle |
| Postcode | CA1 1RD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria |
| ITL 3 | TLD13 Cumberland |
| Local authority | Cumberland |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Carlisle |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VECTIS MARINE DESIGN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71300000 - Engineering services

## Release History

- 24 Jun 2021 at 13:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0fb1dd4d-6ce0-4e37-bba0-c289eaada745
- 28 Apr 2021 at 13:56 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f9719882-137b-4f0b-8451-5a76c2b842c2
- 28 Apr 2021 at 10:11 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/237844f4-4e36-48ae-aa96-a0e880319285

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0fb1dd4d-6ce0-4e37-bba0-c289eaada745
  24th June 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f9719882-137b-4f0b-8451-5a76c2b842c2
  28th April 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/237844f4-4e36-48ae-aa96-a0e880319285
  28th April 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=d1b5dcc5-53a7-eb11-810c-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cumbria.gov.uk/
- https://www.the-chest.org.uk/
- https://www.the-chest.org.uk/SupplierSupport.html

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