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title: "Torpoint Ferry Refits 2018-2020"
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# Torpoint Ferry Refits 2018-2020

Buyer: CORNWALL COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d410cbc5-b2b4-4b1f-bbf3-66ebe5f33631

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Torpoint Ferry Refits 2018-2020" is led by Cornwall Council on behalf of the Tamar Bridge and Torpoint Ferry Joint Committee. This initiative falls under the ferry repair services industry category, located in the South West of the United Kingdom. The procurement is currently at the Award stage, with the contract awarded on 9th January 2018, following a successful tender period that ended on 31st October 2017. Businesses should note that the contract period is set from 1st September 2018 to 31st May 2021, with a total contract value of £2,428,129 and a minimum value of £1,500,000. The procedure employed is an open procurement method above threshold.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for companies specialising in ferry repair and maintenance services, particularly those equipped to handle extensive refits within tight deadlines. SMEs in the marine engineering sector, capable of integrating their services with the Tamar Bridge and Torpoint Ferry Joint Committee's operational requirements, are well-suited to compete for this contract. Given the ongoing need for ferry maintenance and safety compliance, this opportunity not only enhances immediate revenue potential but also offers long-term partnerships with local authorities and consistent work in a critical transport service.

## 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. In order to access the electronic ITT and supporting information, please visit the supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk website where this opportunity is advertised under project reference DN251595 or alternatively use the following direct electronic link to the portal https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=97d7a30f-7d1f-e711-80dd-005056b64545

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e9775cb-4f3e-41b0-847a-a1bd61080597 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Jul 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Oct 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Jan 2018 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2018 - 31 May 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,250,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,428,129 |
| 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 | 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | A & P FALMOUTH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50241200 - Ferry repair services

## Release History

- 24 Jul 2018 at 11:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e9775cb-4f3e-41b0-847a-a1bd61080597
- 31 Aug 2017 at 11:11 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/872ba841-b78a-4266-9640-6a0d2d003d5d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e9775cb-4f3e-41b0-847a-a1bd61080597
  24th July 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/872ba841-b78a-4266-9640-6a0d2d003d5d
  31st August 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=97d7a30f-7d1f-e711-80dd-005056b64545

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