--- title: "ANDBC Pre-Qualification Questionnaire - Operator for Bangor Marina and Harbour, Co Down, Northern Ireland" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04552f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04552f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04552f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04552f.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "ARDS AND NORTH DOWN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2025-02-21" --- # ANDBC Pre-Qualification Questionnaire - Operator for Bangor Marina and Harbour, Co Down, Northern Ireland Buyer: ARDS AND NORTH DOWN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04552f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04552f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04552f.json) ## Summary Ards and North Down Borough Council is seeking qualified operators to manage Bangor Marina and Harbour, Co Down, Northern Ireland. This tender falls under the industry category of Port Management Services and aims to find a suitable operator for the marina, which is one of the largest 5 Gold Anchor accredited developments in Ireland. The procurement is in the Tender stage with a submission deadline of 28 May 2024. The successful bidder will manage the 541-berth marina for a period of 25 years, starting from 1 April 2025. Key documents, including technical and economic selection criteria, must be thoroughly reviewed by tenderers before submission. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in port and marine management services to expand their operations. The contract, valued at GBP 40 million, offers a long-term partnership with the local authority, allowing for business stability and growth. Companies experienced in managing large marina facilities with capabilities in both leisure and commercial vessel management will find this tender particularly well-suited to their expertise. Engaging in such a project will not only enhance business portfolios but also provide long-term financial and operational benefits. ## Notice Situated on the Belfast Lough, Bangor Marina and Harbour is one of the largest 5 Gold Anchor accredited marina developments on the island of Ireland. The 541-berth marina is accessible 24/7 at all states of tide and is home to an active fleet of leisure and commercial vessels. The marina attracts a considerable number of visiting vessels annually and is a real focal point within the City of Bangor, Co. Down. The operation of the Marina and Harbour has been outsourced to a private operator since 1 April 2008 with the latest agreement due to expire on 31 March 2025. An opportunity now exists for an experienced operator to take on the management of Bangor Marina and Harbour for the next 25 years. Please note, this is a re-issued tender. The original tender process was abandoned and the tender documentation has now been revised to include improvements and amendments to the criteria. Tenderers must satisfy themselves that they have read and understood all tender documentation within this opportunity before submitting their response. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Situated on the Belfast Lough, Bangor Marina and Harbour is one of the largest 5 Gold Anchor accredited marina developments on the island of Ireland. The 541-berth marina is accessible 24/7 at all states of tide and is home to an active fleet of leisure and commercial vessels. The marina attracts a considerable number of visiting vessels annually and is a real focal point within the City of Bangor, Co. Down. The operation of the Marina and Harbour has been outsourced to a private operator since 1 April 2008 with the latest agreement due to expire on 31 March 2025. An opportunity now exists for an experienced operator to take on the management of Bangor Marina and Harbour for the next 25 years. Please note, this is a re-issued tender. The original tender process was abandoned and the tender documentation has now been revised to include improvements and amendments to the criteria. Tenderers must satisfy themselves that they have read and understood all tender documentation within this opportunity before submitting their response. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006863-2025 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Award procedure with prior publication of a call for competition | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 21 Feb 2025 | | Submission deadline | 28 May 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 21 Feb 2025 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £40,000,000 | | Lots value | £40,000,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Unsuccessful | | Lots status | Cancelled | | Awards status | Unsuccessful | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | ARDS AND NORTH DOWN BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | BANGOR | | Post town | Northern Ireland | | Postcode | BT20 4BT | | Country | Northern Ireland | | ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland | | ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland | | ITL 3 | TLN09 Ards and North Down | | Local authority | Ards and North Down | | Electoral ward | Castle | | Westminster constituency | North Down | | Delivery location | TLN09 Ards and North Down | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 79420000 - Management-related services - 98360000 - Marine services - 98362000 - Port management services ## Release History - 21 Feb 2025 at 15:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006863-2025 - 25 Apr 2024 at 14:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013475-2024 ## Notice URLs - https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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