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title: "T0488 - ITT - FRAMEWORK AGREEMENT FOR THE SUPPLY OF MOORING COMPONENTS FOR THE GENERAL LIGHTHOUSE AUTHORITIES FOR GREAT BRITAIN"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-032721"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE CORPORATION OF TRINITY HOUSE"
published: "2023-01-18"
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# T0488 - ITT - FRAMEWORK AGREEMENT FOR THE SUPPLY OF MOORING COMPONENTS FOR THE GENERAL LIGHTHOUSE AUTHORITIES FOR GREAT BRITAIN

Buyer: THE CORPORATION OF TRINITY HOUSE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-032721

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## Summary

The Corporation of Trinity House has awarded a contract for the supply of mooring components to support the General Lighthouse Authorities for Great Britain. The procurement process aimed to fulfil the requirements for the next 4 years, with a total contract value estimated at £2.4m. The contract includes multiple lots such as Chain & Bridle Mooring and Shackles Mooring. The tender was open for bids and the contract was awarded to Fendercare Limited and William Hackett Chain Products Ltd.

This opportunity presents potential business growth for companies specialising in maritime equipment and supplies. SMEs could also benefit from this contract, though tenderers will be selected based on specific criteria. Businesses with expertise in manufacturing and delivering mooring components, such as chains, shackles, and sinkers, would be well-suited to compete. The contract offers a framework agreement lasting 4 years, providing stability for suppliers involved.

## Notice

In support of their fleets of floating Aids-to-Navigation (AtoNs) and their ongoing statutory duties, the General Lighthouse Authorities for Great Britain (the GLAs) are each users of significant quantities of mooring equipment, including: *Open Link and Stud Link Chain Cable; *Bridles, including associated swivels and links; *Shackles, including Kenter and Joining types; *Sinkers This Invitation to Tender process addresses the requirements of the GLAs for the next 4 years. The total contract value is estimated to be approximately PS2.4m. The total contract length will be a 4 year framework agreement (initial 3 year contract with a 1 year extension). See ITT documentation for further information.

### Lot Information

Chain & Bridle Mooring

To source/manufacture and deliver chain and bridle moorings. Delivery to be made to Swansea and Harwich buoy yards for Trinity House and Oban depot for NLB. The product must be delivered as per the specified delivery conditions. The Supplier to be responsible for the provision of all raw materials and component parts and materials to be used in the production and testing of the moorings. The Supplier must ensure all materials and processes used comply with TH specifications and requested classification. See ITT documentation for further information.

Shackles Mooring

To source/manufacture and deliver shackles mooring for buoys, lightvessels and vessels. Delivery to be made to Swansea and Harwich buoy yards for Trinity House and Oban depot for NLB. The product must be delivered as per the specified delivery conditions. The Supplier to be responsible for the provision of all raw materials and component parts and materials to be used in the production and testing of the moorings. The Supplier must ensure all materials and processes used comply with TH specifications and requested classification. See ITT documentation for further information

Sinkers - Buoy Mooring

To source/manufacture and deliver sinkers for moorings. Delivery to be made to Swansea and Harwich buoy yards for Trinity House and Oban depot for NLB. The product must be delivered as per the specified delivery conditions. The Supplier to be responsible for the provision of all raw materials and component parts and materials to be used in the production and testing of the moorings. The Supplier must ensure all materials and processes used comply with TH specifications and requested classification. See ITT documentation for further information

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001494-2023 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Jan 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 3 May 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Oct 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | January 2026 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,400,000 |
| Lots value | £2,400,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £9,120,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE CORPORATION OF TRINITY HOUSE |
| Additional buyers | NORTHERN LIGHTHOUSE BOARD |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Central London |
| Postcode | EC3N 4DH |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh North and Leith |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | FENDERCARE; WILLIAM HACKETT CHAIN PRODUCTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 34913800 - Anchors
- 44540000 - Chain
- 44541000 - Articulated chain
- 44542000 - Parts of chain
- 45262421 - Offshore mooring work

## Release History

- 18 Jan 2023 at 10:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001494-2023
- 28 Mar 2022 at 15:14 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008327-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://trinityhouse.g2b.info/
- http://www.nlb.org.uk
- http://www.trinityhouse.co.uk
- http://www.trinityhouse.co.uk/
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=750286375
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-LONDON:-Chain./GADB7YTN7B
- https://www.nlb.org.uk/

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