--- title: "Futures Afloat" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-046cc6" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-046cc6" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-046cc6.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-046cc6.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "THE CORPORATION OF TRINITY HOUSE OF DEPTFORD STROND (\"TRINITY HOUSE\")" published: "2024-05-31" --- # Futures Afloat Buyer: THE CORPORATION OF TRINITY HOUSE OF DEPTFORD STROND ("TRINITY HOUSE") Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-046cc6 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-046cc6) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-046cc6.json) ## Summary The Corporation of Trinity House of Deptford Strond is planning a procurement process titled "Futures Afloat" in the industry category of marine construction works. The project involves replacing multi-functional buoy handling tenders and aims to drive strong competition through shipbuilding activity. The procurement stage is currently planned, with a future notice date of 30th September 2024. The buying organisation is located in Harwich, United Kingdom. This tender for the construction of modern multi-function buoy handling tenders presents an opportunity for businesses in the marine construction works industry. Companies capable of designing, constructing, and delivering vessels with specified characteristics are well-suited to compete. The project focuses on energy efficiency, technological advancements, and meeting specific operational requirements. Businesses interested in shipbuilding and capable of meeting the outlined criteria should consider participating in this upcoming procurement process. ## Notice Futures Afloat is a project that includes the replacement of Trinity House's ageing multi-functional buoy handling tenders (MFTs). the scope of this procurement includes the construction of modern multi-function buoy handling tenders that will replace THV Patricia as a priority and subsequently THV Galatea. A replacement for THV Alert is within scope of the Futures Afloat project but is out of the scope of this procurement. Futures Afloat is intended to drive a strong competition through a pipeline of ship building activity based on THV Patricia and THV Galatea sharing a common design along a defined timeline. THV Alert will require a separate design and timeline. ### Lot Information Lot 1 THV Patricia and THV Galatea are MFTs. Their functions include: to service and periodically renew England & Wales's 450 navigation buoys and other aids to navigation; locate, mark and protect shipping from dangerous wrecks; and to contribute to hydrographic surveys. THV Patricia is reaching the end of its serviceable life and could suffer enduring non-serviceability at any time. THV Galatea will be approaching 25 years of service by the time it is replaced. Modern technology and a requirement to operate more energy efficient, low carbon emitting vessels accelerate its potential obsolescence and the need for its replacement. This procurement is intended to identify and appoint a contractor to design, construct and deliver the required replacement vessels. As a result of a thorough review of design and capability requirements, Trinity House envisages the procurement of a multi-function buoy handling tenders with the following basic characteristics: *Capable of handling largest type 1 steel buoys with tail tube fitted *Twin Head multibeam hydrographic suite *Boat launch and recovery (Fast and work boat) in a seaway *Capacity to tow a lightvessel. *Helicopter deck *Improvement in sea keeping and fuel saving *Diesel / Electric hybrid with overnight (12hr) hotel load on battery (Quiet running). Ability to take shore power. *Improved hull performance compared with the existing THV Galatea maintaining speed in poor sea conditions. *Max Draught 4.5m *The following changes have been made from the design in the previous tender: *Cabin reduction to 36. *Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) garage requirement removed. *Helicopter-deck size increase to future proof against airframe size increase. *Diesel Electric Hybrid main engine(s) but Methanol fuel ready. *Increased working deck size using Galatea working deck size as a baseline. *Vertical replenishment operations capability from working deck. *Main propulsion provided by two Azimuth Thrusters - increase in market appetite to install such propulsion equipment and benefit of freeing up space in the hull. *Service speed of 13knts in 2m Significant Wave Height with one engine out of service to offer resilience. *Deck Height reduced to 2200mm. Additional information: Contract works, place of delivery and place of performance at a ship building yard to be determined. Authority sanctioned variant bids may be considered. Other more detailed considerations such as estimated contract value will be released in due course. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017063-2024 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 31 May 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 29 Sep 2024 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | THE CORPORATION OF TRINITY HOUSE OF DEPTFORD STROND ("TRINITY HOUSE") | | Locality | HARWICH | | Post town | Colchester | | Postcode | CO12 3JW | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex | | ITL 3 | TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway | | Local authority | Tendring | | Electoral ward | Harwich & Kingsway | | Westminster constituency | Harwich and North Essex | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45244000 - Marine construction works ## Release History - 31 May 2024 at 15:05 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017063-2024 ## Notice URLs - http://www.trinityhouse.co.uk - https://trinityhouse.delta-esourcing.com/ - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/87G43E7YCG - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Harwich:-Marine-construction-works./87G43E7YCG ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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