Published date: 12 September 2024

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Closing: 30 September 2024, 5pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Sawing equipment - 43812000

  • Power tools - 43830000

Location of contract

South West

Value of contract

£50,000 to £65,000

Procurement reference

RD1731

Published date

12 September 2024

Closing date

30 September 2024

Closing time

5pm

Contract start date

2 October 2024

Contract end date

30 November 2024

Contract type

Supply contract

Procedure type

Open procedure (below threshold)

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

This procedure can be used for procurements below the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

Buoyant Works is a specialist UK manufacturer of high performance fender and impact protection systems focussed in the Offshore Wind and Marine industries. Key areas of expertise include Crew Transfer Vessel (CTV) fenders, tug fenders, quayside fenders, and our innovative offshore wind turbine boatlanding protection system called WindShield. These products are designed to enhance the efficiency, safety, and operational longevity of maritime vessels and structures involved in offshore wind, port infrastructure, and marine logistics.

To assist with a new manufacturing process, Buoyant Works has a requirement to be able to cut large cavity filled polymer blocks into much smaller sections. The original blocks can be as large as 2000mm long x 1000mm wide x 800mm high and be up to 1000kg in weight. The intention is to cut these large blocks into smaller blocks roughly 300mm cubed.
It has been identified that a vertical bandsaw with a moving hydraulic table and that is capable of cutting aluminium is best suited to this application.
The purchase of this system is part of a grant funded application process and therefore procurement will be subject to grant approval of the project. We will assess tenders received on lowest compliant Tender.

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About the buyer

Contact name

Andrew Wickham

Address

WOODSIDE STABLES,
Carkeel
PL126PH
England

Email

andrew@buoyantworks.com