Published date: 9 May 2025
Open opportunity - This means that the contract is currently active, and the buying department is looking for potential suppliers to fulfil the contract.
Contract summary
Industry
Harbour equipment - 34931000
Docking installations - 34931100
Harbour equipment maintenance services - 50246000
Location of contract
England
Value of contract
£300,000
Procurement reference
THANET001-DN771928-50307852
Published date
9 May 2025
Closing date
9 June 2025
Closing time
2pm
Contract start date
17 July 2025
Contract end date
16 July 2027
Contract type
Supply contract
Procedure type
Open procedure (above threshold)
Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.
This procedure can be used for procurements above the relevant contract value threshold.
Contract is suitable for SMEs?
Yes
Contract is suitable for VCSEs?
No
Description
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 (www.kentbusiness.org.uk)and complete according to the 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.
How to apply
Follow the instructions given in the description or the more information section.
About the buyer
Contact name
Gemma Paul
Address
Thanet District Council
Cecil Street
Margate
CT9 1XZ
England
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Closing: 9 June 2025, 2pm