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title: "Royal Harbour Boat Hoist"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-051041"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "THANET DISTRICT COUNCIL"
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# Royal Harbour Boat Hoist

Buyer: THANET DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-051041

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## Summary

Thanet District Council is currently in the tender stage of procuring a new boat hoist for Ramsgate Royal Harbour, aiming to replace the existing 22-year-old, 40-tonne hoist. Located in the UKJ44 region of Margate, this public authority, sub-central government body has issued an open procedure for this procurement. The tender, identified as DN771928, falls under the industry category of harbour equipment and maintenance services, with a gross value of £360,000. Interested parties must submit any clarifications by 29 May 2025, with the deadline for tender submissions set for 9 June 2025. The contract is anticipated to commence in July 2025, with the award period concluding by 25 June 2025.

This tender provides significant opportunities for firms specialising in manufacturing and maintaining harbour equipment. Businesses that are prepared to deliver durable and reliable solutions will be well-suited to compete, particularly those with experience in the marine sector. The procurement is conducted through an open procedure with a strong emphasis on both price and quality as evaluation criteria. Additionally, the contract's initial six-month duration, combined with options to extend the warranty, suggests ongoing opportunities for business growth and relationship development with Thanet District Council.

## Notice

Thanet District Council is seeking to procure a boat hoist for Ramsgate Royal Harbour. This hoist will replace the existing 40 tonne hoist which is over 22 years old. The vehicle is used to transfer vessels from the bespoke hoist structure in the Royal Marina to the boat park. This is a critical piece of equipment for the harbour and thus needs to be durable and reliable. The Contract is anticipated to commence in July 2025. Important Information: All procurement documents are attached to the notice and available for suppliers to download from the Kent Business Portal (https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/) and complete according to instructions contained. The procurement process will be undertaken on the basis of formal Invitation To Tender submissions. Evaluation will be on the basis of criteria and methodology as set out in the Invitation to Tender Instructions. Any clarifications or questions must be submitted via the Message area of the Kent Business Portal by no later than 14.00hrs on 29 May 2025. Completed tender documents must be submitted electronically via the Kent Business Portal by no later than 14.00hrs on 9 June 2025.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The Contract is anticipated to commence in July 2025 and will continue for a period of 6 months with an initial warranty period of 24 months, and 3 options to extend the warranty by 12 months each (with any agreed extension/s) unless terminated in accordance with the Conditions of the Contract.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020245-2025 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 16 Jul 2025 - 16 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £300,000 |
| Lots value | £300,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THANET DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | MARGATE |
| Post town | Canterbury |
| Postcode | CT9 1XZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ44 East Kent |
| Local authority | Thanet |
| Electoral ward | Cliftonville West |
| Westminster constituency | East Thanet |
| Delivery location | TLJ44 East Kent |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 34931000 - Harbour equipment
- 50246000 - Harbour equipment maintenance services

## Release History

- 9 May 2025 at 17:28 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020245-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020245-2025
  9th May 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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