--- title: "Futures Afloat" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04ec57" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04ec57" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04ec57.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04ec57.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "THE CORPORATION OF TRINITY HOUSE OF DEPTFORD STROND" published: "2025-03-12" --- # Futures Afloat Buyer: THE CORPORATION OF TRINITY HOUSE OF DEPTFORD STROND Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04ec57 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04ec57) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04ec57.json) ## Summary The Corporation of Trinity House of Deptford Strond is in the planning stage of a public procurement process for the "Futures Afloat" programme. This initiative involves the procurement of two state-of-the-art ships and is classified under the ships and boats industry category. The process is currently open for market engagement, with the draft contract available for review and feedback until 31 March 2025. Trinity House, based in London, UK, aims to achieve transparency, collaboration, and clarity by inviting suppliers to register through the Delta portal to access and comment on the draft documents. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in shipbuilding, repair and maintenance services, and upgrading services of ships. It is well-suited for companies capable of delivering innovative maritime solutions and those looking to expand their portfolio with prestigious projects. By participating in the procurement and providing feedback, businesses can help shape the future requirements and contractual terms, fostering stronger relationships with a key public authority. The project’s extended duration from October 2025 to October 2031 offers substantial growth potential for committed suppliers. ## Notice The Corporation of Trinity House ("the Authority") intends to launch a procurement for the 'Futures Afloat' programme, aimed at delivering two state-of-the-art new ships. The Authority undertook an industry engagement event on 12 February 2025, which can be viewed online for further information on the Authority and the programme at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bqfrkjXXEY4&feature=youtu.be. Prior to launching the procurement, the Authority seeks input from the market as described below. Trinity House as part of its commitment to Transparency, Collaboration and Clarity is releasing, in advance of the formal procurement process a suite of documents in draft for review, to provide insights and feedback on. The first document to be released is the draft contract. To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=930259532 ### Planning Information This notice is to inform you that the first document, in draft, IS available for interested parties to review through our Delta etendering portal - https://login.bipsolutions.com/casDelta/login?service=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.delta-esourcing.com%2Fdelta%2Fj_spring_cas_security_check The first document to be released is the draft contract for the purchase of two new state of the art ships for Trinity House. We ask that interested parties register through the Delta portal to access these documents. The contract is subject to further amendment at the Authority’s sole discretion. Whilst the Authority is seeking feedback on the entire document, it has a specific interest in any “red flag” areas which may prevent suppliers from participating in the procurement, in their opinion. Feedback on such areas will particularly assist the Authority in developing its approach to the contractual documentation/procurement. Feedback can be provided via a message on Delta, by 23:59 on 31 March 2025. This is the first in a series of documents to be released and there will be no prejudice should no feedback be provided on this or other draft documents shared for comment. The Authority will review all feedback provided by the deadline, but does not guarantee that it will incorporate any of the feedback received into any contractual/procurement documentation or element of the procurement process. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009059-2025 | | Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | 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 | 12 Mar 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 31 Mar 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Oct 2025 - 1 Oct 2031 | | 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 | Planning | | Lots status | Planning | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | THE CORPORATION OF TRINITY HOUSE OF DEPTFORD STROND | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | Central London | | Postcode | EC3N 4DH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London | | Local authority | City of London | | Electoral ward | Tower | | Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation - 50 - Repair and maintenance services ### Codes - 34500000 - Ships and boats - 34510000 - Ships - 50241000 - Repair and maintenance services of ships - 50245000 - Upgrading services of ships ## Release History - 12 Mar 2025 at 16:05 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009059-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009059-2025 12th March 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://login.bipsolutions.com/casDelta/login?service=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.delta-esourcing.com%2Fdelta%2Fj_spring_cas_security_check - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=930259532 - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bqfrkjXXEY4&feature=youtu.be ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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