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title: "DfC Lagan Weir Operational Services Contract 2024 - 2028"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-049685"
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# DfC Lagan Weir Operational Services Contract 2024 - 2028

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR COMMUNITIES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-049685

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## Summary

The Department for Communities recently concluded the tendering process for the "DfC Lagan Weir Operational Services Contract 2024 – 2028." This contract falls under the category of services, specifically supply services of personnel, including temporary staff, for the maintenance of the Weir and associated river facilities in Belfast, UK. The procurement was conducted as an open procedure, with submissions closing on 3rd October 2024. The tender has been awarded to ABCO Marine Services Ltd with the contract signed on 26th October 2024, valued at £1,289,880.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in environmental services, repair and maintenance services, and water-sports equipment. Companies specialising in these areas can find opportunities to expand their portfolio by engaging in the provision and management of such services. Given the stringent performance monitoring detailed in the tender, businesses with a strong track record of compliance and reliability will be well-suited to meet the contract requirements and foster long-term relationships with public sector clients.

## Notice

The Department require a River Maintenance Team ("RMT") to perform duties associated with the management and maintenance of the Weir, the River, and associated facilities which includes but is not limited to pontoons, slipway, fishing stands, aeration system and public rescue equipment. The RMT will be assigned a weekly work rota by the River Manager or River Warden and occasionally be required to do other tasks as required on a response basis.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Department require a River Maintenance Team ("RMT") to perform duties associated with the management and maintenance of the Weir, the River, and associated facilities which includes but is not limited to pontoons, slipway, fishing stands, aeration system and public rescue equipment. The RMT will be assigned a weekly work rota by the River Manager or River Warden and occasionally be required to do other tasks as required on a response basis. Additional information: The figure indicated in Section II 1.7 represents an estimated contract value. This value reflects the potential scale of the contract and takes into account potential optional extension periods and the uptake of potential optional servicesas detailed in the tender documents. This figure does not however take into account the application of indexation. Neither CPD nor the Authority can provide any guarantee as to the level of business under this contract. The Contracting Authority does not bind itself to accept the lowest or any tender. Economic Operators remain responsible for all costs and expenses incurred by them or by any third party acting under instructions from the Economic Operator in connection with taking part in this procurement process regardless of whether such costs arise as a consequence, directly or indirectly of any amendments made to the procurement documents by the Contracting Authority at any time. No legally binding contract shall arise and an Economic Operator shall. have no legitimate expectation that a contract will be entered into until such time as entry into the Contract has been confirmed by the Contracting Authority. Economic Operators should note that all dates, time periods and figures in relation to values and volumes specified in this notice and the procurement documents are approximate only and the Contracting Authority reserves the right to change any or all of them.

Options: The Department for Communities may offer three additional extension options at the end of the initial one year term each option will be for a period of one year.

Renewal: Three optional one year extensions.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034908-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £976,000 |
| Lots value | £976,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,289,880 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR COMMUNITIES |
| Locality | BELFAST |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT2 7EG |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN06 Belfast |
| Local authority | Belfast |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Belfast South and Mid Down |
| Delivery location | TLN Northern Ireland |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 37 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 34996200 - Control, safety or signalling equipment for inland waterways
- 37412000 - Water-sports equipment
- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services
- 50200000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to aircraft, railways, roads and marine equipment
- 50240000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to marine and other equipment
- 50241000 - Repair and maintenance services of ships
- 50241100 - Vessel repair services
- 50241200 - Ferry repair services
- 50246000 - Harbour equipment maintenance services
- 50246100 - Dry-docking services
- 50246300 - Repair and maintenance services of floating structures
- 50246400 - Repair and maintenance services of floating platforms
- 79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff
- 90000000 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services
- 90500000 - Refuse and waste related services
- 90700000 - Environmental services
- 90900000 - Cleaning and sanitation services

## Release History

- 28 Oct 2024 at 16:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034908-2024
- 29 Aug 2024 at 15:47 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027659-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps

## Provenance

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