Scope
Reference
DN783329
Description
The Authority invites response to this Invitation to Tender (ITT) from suitably qualified suppliers ("Suppliers") for the provision of Hydraulic Systems Maintenance for Floating Bridge 6 REVISED. This supersedes the project DN777474 which was halted. The Cowes Floating Bridge is an essential link that connects the towns of Cowes and East Cowes. It provides direct pedestrian and vehicular access between the two towns and reduces journey times and eases road congestion by providing a direct east-west link through continuous river crossings up to 19.5 hours per day. As a facilitator of economic growth on the Island, the Floating Bridge service should be regarded as a vital link supporting businesses in the Cowes and East Cowes area, enhancing the Tourism offer of both towns and in attracting new business and investment in the area. Consequently, it is essential that Floating Bridge 6 provides a reliable and resilient service with downtime kept to a minimum. As a result, the Authority requires the Supplier to contract with a suitably qualified supplier for the provision of hydraulic systems maintenance contract for Floating Bridge 6. The Supplier will be suitably skilled and qualified in a range of hydraulics tasks including monthly filter changes, hydraulic oil analysis on a monthly basis; undertaking a hydraulic oil change on a yearly basis; a complete inspection of all pipes and unions on a year basis. The Supplier will be expected to change and service selected components as directed by the Planned Maintenance Schedule. The list is not exhaustive and the Supplier would be expected to offer technical advice and a range of solutions on an ad hoc basis and work alongside specialist contractors from other fields to ensure the resilience and reliability of Floating Bridge 6 and that downtime is kept to a minimum. Accordingly, the Supplier must be available for critical, urgent and routine call outs. For full details of the specification requirements can be found in the Specification Document and annexe. The contract period is 03 October 2025 until 02 October 2028 with the option to extend for up to a further 2 years on a yearly basis at the sole discretion of the Authority. Each extension will be advised a minimum of two months before it is required.
Total value (estimated)
- £821,640 excluding VAT
- £985,968 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 3 October 2025 to 2 October 2028
- Possible extension to 2 October 2030
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
2 x 12 Months at the sole discretion of the Authority.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 50240000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to marine and other equipment
Contract locations
- UKJ34 - Isle of Wight
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
11 August 2025, 2:00pm
Tender submission deadline
21 August 2025, 2:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders should be submitted via the ProContact portal
https://procontract.due-north.com
Search for DN783329
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
18 September 2025
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Price | 45.00% |
| Risk and Method Statements | Quality | 20.00% |
| Call Out Response Times | Quality | 15.00% |
| Staff and Qualifications | Quality | 5.00% |
| Legislative Requirements | Quality | 5.00% |
| Management and Communication | Quality | 5.00% |
| Social Value | Quality | 5.00% |
Other information
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Justification for not publishing a preliminary market engagement notice
Not considered to be required for this procurement.
Contracting authority
Isle of Wight Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PGYX-7387-YJXG
County Hall
Newport
PO30 1UD
United Kingdom
Contact name: Lucy Chandler
Telephone: +441983821000
Email: lucy.chandler@iow.gov.uk
Website: http://www.iow.gov.uk
Region: UKJ34 - Isle of Wight
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government