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25 June 2026

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South West

Category Goods

Type Tender

No. of Lots 1

Status Active

Published 12th Jun 2026

Tender Details
Referenceocds-h6vhtk-05ce1c
Common Procurement VocabularyChain
Procurement MethodOpen procedure
Value£1,900,000
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South West

Category Goods

Type Tender

No. of Lots 1

Status Active

Published 12th Jun 2026

Tender Details
Referenceocds-h6vhtk-05ce1c
Common Procurement VocabularyChain
Procurement MethodOpen procedure
Value£1,900,000

Scope

Reference

DN794497

Description

Cornwall Council, on behalf of the joint authorities (Cornwall Council and Plymouth City Council), is re-procuring the supply of ferry chains for Tamar Crossings Ltd. in anticipation of the expiry of the current contract. The Torpoint Ferry operates three floating bridges, each requiring two 655m studless open link chains for propulsion and guidance across the Tamar Estuary. Chains are typically replaced every three years to meet operational requirements and Lloyd’s Register wear tolerances, though actual replacement timing may vary based on wear. This procurement covers the supply of four pairs of main chains and an additional 150m of tunnel chain for connection to counterweight gantries. Delivery is required to site under DDP Incoterms and preserved for tidal storage. Suppliers must also manage the collection and disposal of used chains, returning any scrappage value (less admin fees) to Tamar Crossings.

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Total value (estimated)

  • £1,900,000 excluding VAT
  • £2,280,000 including VAT

Above the relevant threshold

Contract dates (estimated)

  • 1 December 2026 to 30 November 2031
  • Possible extension to 30 November 2036
  • 10 years

Description of possible extension:

The Contracting Authority reserves the option to extend for up to 5 years, subject to performance, requirement, and funding.

Main procurement category

Goods

CPV classifications

  • 44540000 - Chain

Contract locations

  • UKK - South West (England)

Participation

Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation

refer to ITT

Technical ability conditions of participation

refer to ITT

Particular suitability

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)


Submission

Enquiry deadline

8 July 2026, 12:00am

Tender submission deadline

22 July 2026, 12:00am

Submission address and any special instructions

Tenders may be submitted electronically

Yes

Languages that may be used for submission

English

Award decision date (estimated)

21 October 2026


Award criteria

Name Type Weighting
Price Price 60.00%
Quality Quality 30.00%
Social Value Quality 10.00%

Other information

Payment terms

see T&C's in tender pack

Description of risks to contract performance

see ITT in tender pack

Applicable trade agreements

  • Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

Conflicts assessment prepared/revised

Yes


Procedure

Procedure type

Open procedure


Documents

Associated tender documents

e'tendering portal

Technical specifications to be met

available see ITT by following the e'tender portal;


Contracting authorities

Cornwall Council

  • Public Procurement Organisation Number: PYRH-9827-DWLP

County Hall

Truro

TR1 3AY

United Kingdom

Contact name: Andrew Trout

Telephone: +44 1872 322222

Email: Andrew.Trout [at] cornwall.gov.uk

Website:

Region: UKK30 - Cornwall and Isles of Scilly

Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government

Plymouth City Council

  • Public Procurement Organisation Number: PBQP-8499-TLMP

Ballard House

Plymouth

PL1 3BJ

United Kingdom

Contact name: Andy Trout

Telephone: +441872322222

Email: andrew.trout [at] cornwall.gov.uk

Website:

Region: UKK41 - Plymouth

Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government


Contact organisation

Contact Cornwall Council for any enquiries.