---
title: "Replacement pontoon floats at Burry Port Harbour"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066726"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-066726.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CARMARTHENSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-11"
---

# Replacement pontoon floats at Burry Port Harbour

Buyer: CARMARTHENSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066726

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## Summary

Carmarthenshire County Council, operating under Welsh devolved regulations, is leading the procurement process for the replacement pontoon floats at Burry Port Harbour. This significant improvement project falls under the public authority - sub-central government category and pertains to the goods industry for floating structures. The procurement stage is complete, with the award granted to Solent Marine Ltd, a small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) based in Hayling Island. The contract, valued at £87,120, was signed on 9 March 2026 and covers the period from 16 March 2026 to 31 March 2029.

This tender creates substantial opportunities for businesses involved in manufacturing and supplying harbour equipment and maintenance services. SMEs specialising in marine construction and maintenance services would find this project particularly appealing, given its focus on floating structures essential for harbour improvements. Through direct procurement without competition, businesses in niche maritime industries can gain visibility and establish credibility by participating in such targeted public sector contracts, fostering growth and expanding their clientele.

## Notice

Carmarthenshire County Council is carrying out significant improvements at Burry Port Harbour. The Council requires replacement floats for the harbour's pontoons.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021723-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 16 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £72,600 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CARMARTHENSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | CARMARTHEN |
| Post town | Swansea |
| Postcode | SA31 1JP |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL4 Mid and South West Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL42 South West Wales |
| Local authority | Carmarthenshire |
| Electoral ward | Carmarthen Town North and South |
| Westminster constituency | Caerfyrddin |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 34515000 - Floating structures
- 50246000 - Harbour equipment maintenance services

## Release History

- 11 Mar 2026 at 12:26 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021723-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021723-2026
  11th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.carmarthenshire.gov.wales
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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