--- title: "Provision of weir wire ropes and fittings" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04c58b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04c58b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04c58b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04c58b.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "ENVIRONMENT AGENCY (DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL)" published: "2025-01-15" --- # Provision of weir wire ropes and fittings Buyer: ENVIRONMENT AGENCY (DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL) Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04c58b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04c58b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04c58b.json) ## Summary The Environment Agency, through the Defra Network eTendering Portal, has issued a tender for the provision of weir wire ropes and fittings. This procurement, classified under CPV 44333000 for wire within the goods category, is aimed at supplying stainless-steel marine-grade components for underwater structures in the Thames Area. The procurement process involves approximately 700 wire assemblies over four years, with precise specifications for materials, diameters, and lengths, as well as various fixtures and fittings. The procurement process is at the tender update stage with an extended registration deadline set for 17:00 on 31 January 2025. Delivery locations specified include the Thames Area within the United Kingdom. The opportunity includes Government Classification of: Official Sensitive and is planned to start from December 2024 with the contracting phase beginning in early 2025. This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specializing in the manufacturing and supply of marine-grade stainless steel components. Companies with relevant experience in producing wire ropes and fittings to detailed specifications, and the capacity to provide QA certificates, will find this tender ideal for showcasing their capabilities. The successful supplier must also meet strict lead-time requirements, which could further establish credibility and reliability in the market. Businesses that can manage subcontractors without compromising the contract obligations are well-positioned to compete for this valuable opportunity. This contract can lead to sustained work over four years, offering significant growth potential for companies within the industry. ## Notice Provision of supply of stainless-steel marine grade components for underwater structures for the Thames Area. * Approx.700 wire assemblies over 4 years (2+1+1) * Wire ropes at specified materials, diameters and lengths ( Stainless steel 12mm - 26mm wire thickness, 5m -15m length, between 3 - 8 ton lifting capacity ) * Fixtures and fittings at specified materials, sizes and configuration ( marine grade stainless steel D shackles of specified sizes, Swaged ends, Spelter Sockets, U-Bolts, Bulldogs, and other similar products) * QA Certificates to ensure the working load limits are within specification * Accurate lead times for delivery ### Lot Information Lot 1 The opportunity is being administered on Defra's e-tendering portal: https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome If you are interested in this tender, please register your interest on the above portal, by 17:00, 17/01/2025. Government Classification of: Official Sensitive All weirs in the Thames area which use wire ropes (stainless steel) and suitable shackles to lift and lower gates during operation and maintenance, require routine wire rope replacement. The replacement requires the manufacture of gate specific wire ropes, built to individual asset specifications of length, thickness, working load limits, ends (e.g. hard eye, swaged studs, fused and tapered) and shackle type. Once manufactured, these must be delivered to the EA Depot for the EA's diving contractor who will install them. The supplier must have: * Relevant experience * Ability to provide QA Certificates to ensure the working load limits are within specification * Ability to meet the lead times for delivery The Contractor may subcontract the provision of weir ropes, fixtures and fittings however, it must not affect the Contractor's ability to fulfil its obligations under the contract. The following will be provided in the Bidder Pack, which will be published to the suppliers who registered their interest on Defra's e-tendering portal: *.Procurement process for each item *.Specification ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001397-2025 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 15 Jan 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 9 Dec 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 | ENVIRONMENT AGENCY (DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL) | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South West London | | Postcode | SW1P 4DF | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London | | Local authority | Westminster | | Electoral ward | St James's | | Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus) ### Codes - 44333000 - Wire ## Release History - 15 Jan 2025 at 15:54 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001397-2025 - 9 Dec 2024 at 11:15 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039570-2024 ## Notice URLs - https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome - https://defra-family.force.com/s/WelcomeIf - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-environment-food-rural-affairs ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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