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title: "Marker Buoys including Positioning and Maintenance"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-044bc0"
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# Marker Buoys including Positioning and Maintenance

Buyer: BOURNEMOUTH CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-044bc0

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## Summary

Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole Council, a regional authority, has completed the procurement process for the contract titled "Marker Buoys including Positioning and Maintenance." This open procedure contract is within the goods industry category, specifically for marker buoys, buoy maintenance services, and buoy positioning services, covering the locations of Poole Bay and Christchurch Bay in the UKK24 region. The contract, initiated on 22 March 2024, was awarded on 2 December 2024, and involves the phased replacement of seasonal marker buoys, with bulk purchases planned in the first two years. The contract was signed on 1 October 2024, and the procurement process followed the 2014/24/EU legal basis.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in maritime services and equipment supply. Marine Farm Services Limited, the awarded supplier, will benefit from the contract’s steady demand for buoy maintenance and positioning services. Businesses experienced in maritime navigational aids, marine engineering, and maintenance services are well-suited to compete for such tenders. By engaging in this procurement process, businesses can enhance their market presence, secure long-term contracts, and potentially collaborate with regional councils on similar future projects.

## Notice

This contract is for the supply, positioning and maintenance of seasonal and permanent marker buoys across Poole Bay and Christchurch Bay. The contract includes the phased replacement of all seasonal marker buoys. Two bulk purchases of replacement buoys will be completed in year 1 and year 2 of the contract respectively.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This contract is for the supply, positioning and maintenance of seasonal and permanent marker buoys across Poole Bay and Christchurch Bay. The contract includes the phased replacement of all seasonal marker buoys. Two bulk purchases of replacement buoys will be completed in year 1 and year 2 of the contract respectively.

Renewal: The Authority has 2 options to extend the contract and each option shall be an additional 12 months. The maximum period of this contract shall therefore be 60 months and this period includes all options to extend.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038753-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Apr 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £251,700 |
| Lots value | £251,700 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BOURNEMOUTH CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL |
| Locality | BOURNEMOUTH |
| Post town | Bournemouth |
| Postcode | BH2 6DY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK63 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
| Local authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
| Electoral ward | Bournemouth Central |
| Westminster constituency | Bournemouth West |
| Delivery location | TLK24 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MARINE FARM SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services
- 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

### Codes

- 34515100 - Marker buoys
- 50246200 - Buoy maintenance services
- 63724300 - Buoy positioning services

## Release History

- 2 Dec 2024 at 13:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038753-2024
- 22 Mar 2024 at 13:33 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009390-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://www.bcpcouncil.gov.uk
- https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/

## Provenance

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