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title: "Strangford Ferry Service - MV Portaferry II Hull Strengthening Project"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0299eb"
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# Strangford Ferry Service - MV Portaferry II Hull Strengthening Project

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR INFRASTRUCTURE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0299eb

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## Summary

The Department for Infrastructure in Northern Ireland has initiated a tender for the "Strangford Ferry Service - MV Portaferry II Hull Strengthening Project", classified under ferry repair services. The procurement process, which follows a limited award procedure without prior publication, is currently in the Award stage. The relevant contract was signed on 8 March 2021, with a total contract value of £115,000. The work entails structural repairs and protective coatings for the MV Portaferry II and must conform to specific shipping regulations, highlighting the need for potential suppliers to have access to a dry dock facility or an acceptable alternative.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in marine engineering and vessel repair services to expand their operations. Companies with relevant expertise in structural repairs, coating applications, and compliance with maritime regulations would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. The project not only allows for local SMEs, like Harland & Wolff (Belfast) Limited, to potentially engage but also offers broader opportunities for firms with the capacity to deliver specialised maritime services within the UK. Engaging in this project could enhance a company’s portfolio and establish valuable connections within the public sector.

## Notice

Structural repairs, strengthening and application of protective coatings to the MV Portaferry II ferry. This work will require either the use of a dry dock facility or a similar alternative. All works must be completed in accordance with IACS REC No 47 and in accordance with the Rules and Regulations of Lloyds Register of Shipping. Work will be subject to survey by the MCA.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Structural repairs, strengthening and application of protective coatings to the MV Portaferry II ferry. This work will require either the use of a dry dock facility or a similar alternative. All works must be completed in accordance with IACS REC No 47 and in accordance with the Rules and Regulations of Lloyds Register of Shipping. Work will be subject to survey by the MCA.

### Procurement Information

An Open competition was published in September 2019. Link to Notice 2019/S 168-411007. No compliant bids were received. An Award Notice was published in May 2020 advising no contract was awarded. Link to Award Notice 2020/S 088-211203. 21. Regulation 32(2)(a) of the Public Contract Regulations 2015 enables the Department to negotiate a contract directly with one or more economic operators where no tenders, no suitable tenders, no requests to participate, or no suitable requests to participate have been submitted in response to an open procedure or a restricted procedure, provided that the initial conditions of the contract are not substantially altered. A VEAT notice was published 24 February 2021 and no challenges to the award decision were made during the standstill period.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004730-2021 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £115,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR INFRASTRUCTURE |
| Locality | BELFAST |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT2 8GB |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN06 Belfast |
| Local authority | Belfast |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Belfast South and Mid Down |
| Delivery location | TLN Northern Ireland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HARLAND & WOLFF (BELFAST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50241200 - Ferry repair services

## Release History

- 9 Mar 2021 at 16:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004730-2021

## Notice URLs

- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:103845-2021:TEXT:EN:HTML
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=577366026
- https://www.infrastructure-ni.gov.uk/

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