Scope
Reference
DN771928
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 (https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/) and complete according to 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.
Total value (estimated)
- £300,000 excluding VAT
- £360,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 17 July 2025 to 16 July 2027
- Possible extension to 16 July 2030
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
The Contract is anticipated to commence in July 2025 and will continue for a period of 6 months with an initial warranty period of 24 months, and 3 options to extend the warranty by 12 months each (with any agreed extension/s) unless terminated in accordance with the Conditions of the Contract.
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 34931000 - Harbour equipment
- 50246000 - Harbour equipment maintenance services
Contract locations
- UKJ44 - East Kent
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
29 May 2025, 2:00pm
Tender submission deadline
9 June 2025, 2:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Important Information: All procurement documents are attached to the notice and available for suppliers to download from the Kent Business Portal (https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/) and complete according to instructions contained.
All Tenders must be uploaded via the Kent Business Portal by the Tender deadline stated within the ITT Instruction Timetable.
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
25 June 2025
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Quality | Quality | 60% |
| Price | Price | 40% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authority
Thanet District Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PYDQ-9172-CNVV
Thanet District Council, PO BOX 9, Cecil Street
Margate
CT9 1XZ
United Kingdom
Contact name: Gemma Paul
Email: procurement@thanet.gov.uk
Region: UKJ44 - East Kent
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government