--- title: "Torpoint Ferry Refits 2018-2020" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b8cef5fa-c996-4e30-8e93-ed536499cb8c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b8cef5fa-c996-4e30-8e93-ed536499cb8c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b8cef5fa-c996-4e30-8e93-ed536499cb8c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b8cef5fa-c996-4e30-8e93-ed536499cb8c.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "CORNWALL COUNCIL" published: "2017-05-18" --- # Torpoint Ferry Refits 2018-2020 Buyer: CORNWALL COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b8cef5fa-c996-4e30-8e93-ed536499cb8c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b8cef5fa-c996-4e30-8e93-ed536499cb8c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b8cef5fa-c996-4e30-8e93-ed536499cb8c.json) ## Summary The procurement process titled "Torpoint Ferry Refits 2018-2020" is initiated by Cornwall Council, which operates the Torpoint Ferry Service linking Plymouth with South East Cornwall. This project falls under the ferry repair services category and is currently in the planning stage. Key dates include an engagement end date scheduled for 23 February 2018, with an early contractor engagement event set for 27 June 2017, at the Torpoint Ferry Terminal. The estimated value of the contract is £2,250,000, with a requirement for contractors to integrate supervision and maintenance activities in collaboration with the Tamar Bridge and Torpoint Ferry Joint Committee during the proposed refit programme. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in marine engineering, ferry maintenance, and repair services, particularly those with experience in dry docking and inspections. Companies capable of collaborating with local authorities and managing large-scale projects within tight timeframes will find this engagement beneficial. The early contractor information event facilitates networking and insight into the procurement process, allowing businesses to refine their proposals in accordance with the specific requirements and expectations of the contracting authority. ## Notice The Torpoint Ferry Service is operated by the Tamar Bridge and Torpoint Ferry Joint Committee on behalf of Cornwall Council and Plymouth City Council. The Service operates 24/7, 365 days a year, linking Plymouth with South East Cornwall, utilising up to 3 Chain Ferries at peak times. The Ferries have been in service since 2004/5 and each ferry carries a maximum of 73 vehicles. The vessels require dry docking every 5 years to enable the classification society (Lloyds Register) to complete mandatory surveys and for the Marine Coastguard Agency (MCA) to complete inspections, both of which provide assurance of Vessel safety and material state. In addition, the dry docking is also the only opportunity to renew underwater coatings and to complete maintenance and defect rectification on systems and equipments that cannot be undertaken in service or afloat. The proposed programme of refits is: Plym II, September/ October 2018; Tamar II, April/May 2019; and Lynher II, April/ May, 2020. The refits cycle time should be no greater than 28 calendar days from removal of each Ferry from its chains to reinstatement and full return to service. Tamar Bridge and Torpoint Ferry Joint Committee (TB&TF) will provide the technical supervisory role at the refit location. There will be a requirement to integrate TB&TF staff maintenance activity, within the overarching refit project management plan. TB & TF will assist with provision of certain spare parts and also will advise on particular specialist sub- contractors that may be required to undertake specific tasks. Additional information: Interested Contractors are invited to attend a Contractor Information Event at Torpoint Ferry Terminal, which has provisionally arranged for Tuesday 27th June, commencing from 10am. This will allow prospective Contractors the opportunity to undertake a supervised inspection of the Ferries and seek further information about the TB&TF requirements, the procurement process and timescales to follow and ask any specific questions. This Early contractor engagement is also intended to assist the TB&TF staff in refining the refit specifications. If you wish to take advantage of this opportunity, in the first instance please contact either Paul Davey, (Ferry Manager) paul.davey@tamarcrossings.org.uk or Pete Biggs (Technical Manager) pete.biggs@tamarcrossings.org.uk by email only before the 19th June, 2017. Further information will then be issued to participants in the week preceding the event. Please note this opportunity is also being concurrently advertised via the Official Journal of the European Union (OJEU). ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aadcb549-47e9-4c84-b29a-44375d2d54b7 | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 May 2017 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 23 Feb 2018 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £2,250,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | CORNWALL COUNCIL | | Locality | TRURO | | Post town | Truro | | Postcode | TR1 3AY | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly | | ITL 3 | TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly | | Local authority | Cornwall | | Electoral ward | Truro Boscawen & Redannick | | Westminster constituency | Truro and Falmouth | | Delivery location | TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 50 - Repair and maintenance services ### Codes - 50241200 - Ferry repair services ## Release History - 18 May 2017 at 12:15 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aadcb549-47e9-4c84-b29a-44375d2d54b7 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aadcb549-47e9-4c84-b29a-44375d2d54b7 18th May 2017 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.cornwall.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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