---
title: "Replacement Foot Passenger Launch Service between Cowes and East Cowes"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-058947"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-058947.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ISLE OF WIGHT COUNCIL"
published: "2025-12-24"
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# Replacement Foot Passenger Launch Service between Cowes and East Cowes

Buyer: ISLE OF WIGHT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-058947

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## Summary

The Isle of Wight Council has awarded a contract for the provision of a Replacement Foot Passenger Launch Service between Cowes and East Cowes. This procurement falls under the industry category of hire of vessels with crew and is specific to the UKJ34 region in the United Kingdom. The procurement stage is at the contract award phase, with the decision taken on 24th December 2025. The service is designed to operate during times when the existing Floating Bridge is unavailable due to maintenance, technical issues, or adverse weather. The contract covers a three-year period starting from 11th January 2026, with possible extensions up to January 2031, and is procured through an open procedure.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the maritime transport sector, particularly those specialising in passenger services and vessel operations. The contract's focus on replacement services during bridge unavailability creates continual operation opportunities for awarded companies. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like Solent Cruises Limited, the successful bidder, have demonstrated capability in this niche area and are particularly well-suited for such projects. Furthermore, the contract's scope and the potential for extension could provide a steady revenue stream, benefiting businesses with the logistical and operational expertise necessary to fulfil the service requirements effectively.

## Notice

The provision of Replacement Foot Passenger Launch Service between Cowes and East Cowes, Isle of Wight. This service is for the provision of a replacement foot passenger launch to operate between the Floating Bridge ferry pontoon adjacent to the Cowes Slipway at the eastern end of Medina Road Cowes and the Gridiron pontoon, Castle Street, East Cowes when the Floating Bridge is not available. The replacement foot passenger launch will be required to operate when the Floating Bridge is out of service as a result of planned maintenance works; technical issues and weather or environmental conditions. For full details of the specification requirements can be found in the specification document. Contract details The contract period is for three years with an option to extend up to two years on a one year and one year extension basis

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Up to two years on a one year and one year extension basis

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/086090-2025 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 11 Jan 2026 - 10 Jan 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £226,620 |
| Lots value | £226,620 |
| Awards value | £226,620 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ISLE OF WIGHT COUNCIL |
| Locality | NEWPORT |
| Post town | Portsmouth |
| Postcode | PO30 1UD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ34 Isle of Wight |
| Local authority | Isle of Wight |
| Electoral ward | Newport Central |
| Westminster constituency | Isle of Wight West |
| Delivery location | TLJ34 Isle of Wight |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SOLENT CRUISES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60651000 - Hire of vessels with crew

## Release History

- 24 Dec 2025 at 10:57 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/086090-2025
- 15 Aug 2025 at 15:59 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049281-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/086090-2025
  24th December 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049281-2025
  15th August 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.iow.gov.uk
- http://www.solentcruises.co.uk
- https://procontract.due-north.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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