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Supply of Replacement Ferry MainChains for the Torpoint Ferries

Cornwall Council · Tender notice on Find a Tender

Tender information last checkedLast checked 30 Sept 2026, 22:41.

Opportunity overview

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. The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk - Search Latest Opportunities - Search for Project reference DN794497 Supply of Replacement Ferry Main Chains for the Torpoint Ferries

Classification

  • CPV44540000 — Chain

Lots

  • Lot 1£1.9m

Documents and notices

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
DN794497
Status
active
Procurement Method
open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Main Procurement Category
goods
Above Threshold
Yes
How to submit
www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk
Published risks
see ITT in tender pack

Legal basis

Id
2023/54
Scheme
UKPGA

Covered By

GPA

Submission terms

Electronic Submission Policy
allowed

Languages

en

Tender Period

Ends
22 Jul 2026, 00:00

Enquiry period

Ends
8 Jul 2026, 00:00

Expected award period

Ends
21 Oct 2026, 23:59

Contract terms

Financial Terms
see T&C's in tender pack

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes

Value

Including VAT
2,280,000
Amount
1,900,000
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
price
Name
Price

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
60
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Type
quality
Name
Quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
30
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 3
Type
quality
Name
Social Value

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
10
Weight
percentageExact

Selection criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
economic
Description
refer to ITT
Criterion 2
Type
technical
Description
refer to ITT

Suitability

Sme
Yes

Contract period

Starts
1 Dec 2026, 00:00
Ends
30 Nov 2031, 23:59
Max Extent Date
30 Nov 2036, 23:59

Renewal

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

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
44540000
Description
Chain

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKK
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Published documents

Entry 1
Id
L-3
Document Type
biddingDocuments
Description
e'tendering portal www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk
Url
www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk
Entry 2
Id
L-4
Document Type
technicalSpecifications
Description
available see ITT by following the e'tender portal; www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk
Url
www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk
Entry 3
Id
conflictOfInterest
Document Type
conflictOfInterest
Description
Not published
Entry 4
Id
055515-2026
Document Type
tenderNotice
Notice Type
UK4
Description
Tender notice on Find a Tender
Published
12 Jun 2026, 09:32
Format
text/html

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Name
Cornwall Council
Id
GB-PPON-PYRH-9827-DWLP

Identifier

Scheme
GB-PPON
Id
PYRH-9827-DWLP

Address

Street Address
County Hall
Locality
Truro
Postal Code
TR1 3AY
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Region
UKK30

Contact

Name
Andrew Trout
Telephone
+44 1872 322222

Roles

buyer

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Id
publicAuthoritySubCentralGovernment
Description
Public authority - sub-central government
Organisation 2
Name
Plymouth City Council
Id
GB-PPON-PBQP-8499-TLMP

Identifier

Scheme
GB-PPON
Id
PBQP-8499-TLMP

Address

Street Address
Ballard House
Locality
Plymouth
Postal Code
PL1 3BJ
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Region
UKK41

Contact

Name
Andy Trout
Telephone
+441872322222

Roles

buyer

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Id
publicAuthoritySubCentralGovernment
Description
Public authority - sub-central government

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Truro · UKK30 · TR1 3AY · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKK · United Kingdom

Notice and amendment history

2 published notice versions reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

2 VERSIONS
  1. 054992-2026Pipeline notice on Find a Tender ·
  2. 055515-2026Tender notice on Find a Tender ·