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title: "Patrol Vessel (Soft Market Testing)"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2022-01-12"
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# Patrol Vessel (Soft Market Testing)

Buyer: CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c68b780b-ca07-4063-9244-2cafcfe05a08

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## Summary

The Cheshire West and Chester Borough Council is currently conducting a tender process for the procurement of a new patrol vessel, specifically a 10-metre plus catamaran type vessel, to replace their existing inshore RIB. This tender, titled "Patrol Vessel (Soft Market Testing)," falls under the transport equipment and auxiliary products category in the UK, particularly focusing on ships and boats. The tender is active, with submissions due by 31 January 2022, and the contract period is scheduled to commence on 22 February 2022, concluding on 28 February 2022.

This tender represents a prime opportunity for businesses specialising in marine vessel manufacturing and supply to expand their portfolio in the public sector. Companies that manufacture or supply boats or related equipment would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this tender could lead to significant growth potential, especially for businesses looking to establish relationships with local authorities and leverage future opportunities in the maritime sector.

## Notice

The North Western Inshore Fisheries & Conservation Authority (the Authority) is testing the market to see if there is a suitable provider who can supply & deliver a new 10 metre + catamaran type vessel (to replace the current inshore RIB, currently in service).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a6454f13-7002-4e9d-906a-fbc3d4aa16b3 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Jan 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jan 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 22 Feb 2022 - 28 Feb 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | ELLESMERE PORT |
| Post town | Chester |
| Postcode | CH65 0BE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester |
| Local authority | Cheshire West and Chester |
| Electoral ward | Central & Grange |
| Westminster constituency | Ellesmere Port and Bromborough |
| 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

### Codes

- 34000000 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 34500000 - Ships and boats

## Release History

- 12 Jan 2022 at 17:11 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a6454f13-7002-4e9d-906a-fbc3d4aa16b3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a6454f13-7002-4e9d-906a-fbc3d4aa16b3
  12th January 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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