--- title: "Push Boat Service for Floating Bridge 6" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03519e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03519e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03519e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03519e.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "ISLE OF WIGHT COUNCIL" published: "2022-07-13" --- # Push Boat Service for Floating Bridge 6 Buyer: ISLE OF WIGHT COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03519e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03519e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03519e.json) ## Summary The Isle of Wight Council is currently inviting tenders for the "Push Boat Service for Floating Bridge 6". This procurement falls under the services industry category, specifically focusing on towing and pushing services for ships. The tendering process is open and is set to close at 14:00 on 17 August 2022. The contract is planned to commence on 1 October 2022, lasting until 30 September 2025, with a potential extension for an additional 24 months at the authority's discretion. Interested suppliers can register and download the tender pack through the specified online portal. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialised in maritime services, particularly those capable of providing certified and crewed vessels for towing and pushing operations. Suppliers with relevant experience and the ability to comply with Maritime and Coastguard Agency standards will be well-positioned to compete. Furthermore, companies that can demonstrate quality in risk management, vessel suitability, and staff qualifications will likely find success in this procurement process. ## Notice The Isle of Wight Council ("the Authority") invites Tenders from suitably qualified suppliers ("Potential Suppliers") for the provision of a Push Boat Service for Floating Bridge 6. This procurement follows the OPEN under the Public Contract Regulations 2015. The Authority requires the Supplier to provide a fully crewed vessel to push Floating Bridge 6 (FB6) square on the Cowes and East Cowes Slipways during the fast-flowing spring ebb tides for the periods as set out in Appendix 1. The Supplier must be able to provide a vessel adequate to the task of pushing the Floating Bridge square to the slipway without the need for any modifications to any part of FB6. The vessel used to deliver the service must conform to the relevant Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) class; it must be certified, equipped and crewed accordingly. Please note that, before contract award, the Preferred Supplier will be required to undertake a sea trial on one spring tide to establish that their proposed vessel and methodology achieve the requirements of the specification. Should the trial fail to achieve these objectives then the Authority reserves the right to reject the submission and seek to award to the next placed Potential Supplier. If this is the case, then a live trial will be undertaken for the second placed Potential Supplier. The term of the contract shall be from 1st October 2022 until 30th September 2025 with the option to extend for up to a further 24 months at the sole discretion of the Authority. Extensions will be agreed for 6 month periods up to a maximum of 24 months in total; each extension will be advised a minimum of two months before it is required. The closing date for receipt of Tenders is 14:00Hrs on 17 August 2022. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The Isle of Wight Council ("the Authority") invites Tenders from suitably qualified suppliers ("Potential Suppliers") for the provision of a Push Boat Service for Floating Bridge 6. This procurement follows the OPEN under the Public Contract Regulations 2015. The Authority requires the Supplier to provide a fully crewed vessel to push Floating Bridge 6 (FB6) square on the Cowes and East Cowes Slipways during the fast-flowing spring ebb tides for the periods as set out in Appendix 1. The Supplier must be able to provide a vessel adequate to the task of pushing the Floating Bridge square to the slipway without the need for any modifications to any part of FB6. The vessel used to deliver the service must conform to the relevant Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) class; it must be certified, equipped and crewed accordingly. Please note that, before contract award, the Preferred Supplier will be required to undertake a sea trial on one spring tide to establish that their proposed vessel and methodology achieve the requirements of the specification. Should the trial fail to achieve these objectives then the Authority reserves the right to reject the submission and seek to award to the next placed Potential Supplier. If this is the case, then a live trial will be undertaken for the second placed Potential Supplier. The term of the contract shall be from 1st October 2022 until 30th September 2025 with the option to extend for up to a further 24 months at the sole discretion of the Authority. Extensions will be agreed for 6 month periods up to a maximum of 24 months in total; each extension will be advised a minimum of two months before it is required. The closing date for receipt of Tenders is 14:00Hrs on 17 August 2022. Additional information: Any values given are estimated over the whole contract term including the possible extension period. Options: There is the option to extend for up to a further 24 months at the sole discretion of the Authority. Extensions will be agreed for 6 month periods up to a maximum of 24 months in total; each extension will be advised a minimum of two months before it is required. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019190-2022 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 13 Jul 2022 | | Submission deadline | 17 Aug 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £658,160 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | ISLE OF WIGHT COUNCIL | | Locality | NEWPORT | | Post town | Portsmouth | | Postcode | PO30 1UD | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight | | ITL 3 | TLJ34 Isle of Wight | | Local authority | Isle of Wight | | Electoral ward | Newport Central | | Westminster constituency | Isle of Wight West | | Delivery location | TLJ34 Isle of Wight | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services ### Codes - 63727000 - Towing and pushing services of ships ## Release History - 13 Jul 2022 at 14:04 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019190-2022 ## Notice URLs - http://www.iwight.com - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=9a64417a-b302-ed11-8116-005056b64545&p=08800155-5442-e511-80ed-000c29c9ba21 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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