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title: "Mount Batten Pontoon replacement"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05044f"
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# Mount Batten Pontoon replacement

Buyer: PLYMOUTH CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05044f

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## Summary

The procurement process for the Mount Batten Pontoon replacement, supervised by Plymouth City Council, progressed from planning to the award stage, culminating in the contract's activation. The contract involves conducting essential design and construction of a new pontoon and related bridge repairs at the Mount Batten Watersports and Activities Centre in Plymouth. Classified under the "works" procurement category, the contract focuses on marine installations and water-sports facilities construction. Key stakeholders include the buyer, Plymouth City Council, and the chosen supplier, Teignmouth Maritime Services Limited. The contract commenced on 4th November 2025 and is scheduled to complete by 31st August 2026. Employment of an open procurement method enabled the awarding of this contract valued at £3,201,127, reflecting a comprehensive planning and tender process from early market engagement in April 2025 to the award in January 2026.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, primarily suited for SMEs with expertise in marine construction and environmental solutions. Businesses capable of executing complex projects involving marine installations, such as pontoon systems and bridgehead repairs, will find this project particularly aligned with their skill set. The project includes tasks like the removal and installation of pontoon structures, piling work, and the integration of environmental enhancements, making it appealing to firms focused on sustainable maritime infrastructure and reducing environmental impact. With aspects like inclusive access improvements and facilitating national marine park facilities, the contract not only boosts immediate business prospects but also fosters long-term ecological contributions, catering to firms aiming to expand their commercial portfolio in the thriving marine construction sector.

## Notice

Design and construction of the replacement pontoon and associated bridgehead repairs at the Mount Batten Watersports and Activities Centre, Plymouth

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: Tenderers must submit a Tender for the core requirement (Option A). Option A will form the basis of the tender evaluation. Tenderers must also submit pricing for Options B and C. Options B and C will be for information only purposes. The Council reserves the right to award Options B and/or C to the successful Tenderer or omit/amend works to the current tender information (where necessary). Option A - long section pontoon with facilities for public water taxi Option B - includes for 4 commercial berths Option C - includes for 8 commercial berths Within the Instruction Document, a list of risks have been identified that could jeopardise the satisfactory performance of the contract but because of their nature, cannot be addressed in the contract as awarded. The Council reserves the right to modify the contract if any of the identified risks materialise.

### Planning Information

Plymouth City Council (PCC) are working on a project for the design and construction of a new pontoon facility located at the Mount Batten Watersports and Activities Centre, Plymouth.
The purpose of this exercise is to introduce the project to the market; request market feedback to help develop project requirements and approach to the procurement; identify suppliers in the market; and gauge the level of market interest.
PCC has made available the following documentation:
1) Project Overview
2) Request for Information / Expression of Interest
If your organisation is interested in participating in this exercise, then please register your interest to access the above documentation via https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk - Project Reference DN771451. Please complete the questionnaire within the 'Request for Information' document and return it electronically via the Portal by 12 noon 2nd May 2025.
Participation in this exercise is not a mandatory requirement for participation in any forthcoming procurement although the route to market (e.g. advertised or invitation only) is still yet to be determined, and the level of market interest received via this exercise may help inform this.
This exercise and any associated documentation, including any subsequent pre-market engagement, does not form any part of the tender process or evaluation and as such, this implies no commercial commitment by PCC. It is purely investigatory in nature, although it may be used to assist PCC in deciding how to shape any resulting procurement.
PCC reserves the right to clarify or seek further information from some or all suppliers that respond to this engagement exercise.
Any further information surrounding this exercise will be made available to all registered parties via the Portal.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000756-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | 2 May 2025 |
| Award date | 3 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 4 Nov 2025 - 31 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,640,000 |
| Lots value | £2,640,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £3,201,127 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | PLYMOUTH CITY COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | MOFFATT & NICHOL LTD |
| Locality | PLYMOUTH |
| Post town | Plymouth |
| Postcode | PL1 3BJ |
| 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 | West End |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLK41 Plymouth |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TEIGNMOUTH MARITIME SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 34515000 - Floating structures
- 45242100 - Water-sports facilities construction work
- 45242200 - Marina construction work
- 45244100 - Marine installations

## Release History

- 6 Jan 2026 at 15:24 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000756-2026
- 10 Jun 2025 at 12:04 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031243-2025
- 23 May 2025 at 08:51 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025609-2025
- 16 Apr 2025 at 15:26 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015664-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000756-2026
  6th January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031243-2025
  10th June 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025609-2025
  23rd May 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015664-2025
  16th April 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.moffattnichol.com/uk
- http://www.plymouth.gov.uk
- http://www.tmsmaritime.co.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk
- https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/

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