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title: "Royal Harbour Boat Hoist"
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# Royal Harbour Boat Hoist

Buyer: THANET DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b4c8b70b-e8b4-468b-98f2-ed76a4a63de2

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## Summary

Thanet District Council is inviting tenders for the procurement of a new boat hoist at Ramsgate Royal Harbour, crucial for replacing an ageing 40-tonne hoist. This equipment is vital for transferring vessels within the marina. The procurement follows an open procedure, with all relevant documents available on the Kent Business Portal. Bidders must submit any questions by 14:00 on 29 May 2025, and complete their submissions by 14:00 on 9 June 2025. The tender process, currently active, will assess submissions based on specified criteria, with the contract expected to begin in July 2025. The project falls under the category of 'goods' and is classified primarily as harbour equipment.

This tender provides an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in harbour equipment to expand their operations by participating in a competitive bid. Small and medium-sized enterprises are particularly encouraged to apply. With a budget of £300,000, this project would be most attractive to businesses with experience in manufacturing or supplying heavy-duty marina and docking installations, ensuring durability and reliability. This contract, spanning approximately two years, represents a significant potential for growth within the marine and harbour equipment industry, specifically for suppliers looking to make a mark in the UK public sector.

## Notice

Thanet District Council is seeking to procure a boat hoist for Ramsgate Royal Harbour. This hoist will replace the existing 40 tonne hoist which is over 22 years old. The vehicle is used to transfer vessels from the bespoke hoist structure in the Royal Marina to the boat park. This is a critical piece of equipment for the harbour and thus needs to be durable and reliable. The Contract is anticipated to commence in July 2025. Important Information: All procurement documents are attached to the notice and available for suppliers to download from the Kent Business Portal (www.kentbusiness.org.uk)and complete according to the instructions contained. The procurement process will be undertaken on the basis of formal Invitation To Tender submissions. Evaluation will be on the basis of criteria and methodology as set out in the Invitation to Tender Instructions. Any clarifications or questions must be submitted via the Message area of the Kent Business Portal by no later than 14.00hrs on 29 May 2025. Completed tender documents must be submitted electronically via the Kent Business Portal by no later than 14.00hrs on 9 June 2025.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe33f53b-6c2f-45c6-8ecb-fe568f096e4f |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| 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 | 9 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 16 Jul 2025 - 16 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £300,000 |
| 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 | 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) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 34931000 - Harbour equipment
- 34931100 - Docking installations
- 50246000 - Harbour equipment maintenance services

## Release History

- 9 May 2025 at 17:29 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe33f53b-6c2f-45c6-8ecb-fe568f096e4f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe33f53b-6c2f-45c6-8ecb-fe568f096e4f
  9th May 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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