Scope
Reference
DN774709
Description
The Authority invites response to this Invitation to Tender (ITT) from suitably qualified suppliers ("Suppliers") for the provision of Replacement Foot Passenger Launch Service between Cowes and East Cowes, Isle of Wight. This service is for the provision of a replacement foot passenger launch to operate between the Floating Bridge ferry pontoon adjacent to the Cowes Slipway at the eastern end of Medina Road Cowes and the Gridiron pontoon, Castle Street, East Cowes when the Floating Bridge is not available. The replacement foot passenger launch will be required to operate when the Floating Bridge is out of service as a result of planned maintenance works; technical issues and weather or environmental conditions. For full details of the specification requirements can be found in the specification document. Contract details The contract period is for three years (1st November 2025 to 31st October 2028) with an option to extend up to two years on a one year and one year extension basis
Total value (estimated)
- £226,620 excluding VAT
- £271,944 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 November 2025 to 31 October 2028
- Possible extension to 31 October 2030
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
Up to two years on a one year and one year extension basis
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 60651000 - Hire of vessels with crew
Contract locations
- UKJ34 - Isle of Wight
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
9 September 2025, 2:00pm
Tender submission deadline
16 September 2025, 2:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders should be submitted via the ProContract portal
https://procontract.due-north.com
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Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
10 October 2025
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | Price |
Price | 45.00% |
| Risk and Method Statements | Risk and Method Statements |
Quality | 15.00% |
| Proposed Vessels | Proposed Vessels |
Quality | 10.00% |
| Staff and Resources | Staff and Resources |
Quality | 10.00% |
| Management and Communication | Management and Communication |
Quality | 5.00% |
| Legislative Requirements | Legislative Requirements |
Quality | 5.00% |
| Understanding the Needs of Those with Protected Characteristics | Understanding the Needs of Those with Protected Characteristics |
Quality | 5.00% |
| Social Value | Social Value |
Quality | 3.00% |
| Climate Environment and UNESCO Biosphere Impact | Climate Environment and UNESCO Biosphere Impact |
Quality | 2.00% |
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
Limited market and timescales
Contracting authority
Isle of Wight Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PGYX-7387-YJXG
County Hall
Newport
PO30 1UD
United Kingdom
Region: UKJ34 - Isle of Wight
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government