Scope
Reference
OPEN20251601
Description
Hartlepool Borough Council is progressing with the restoration of the historic PS Wingfield Castle, a heritage paddle steamer located at the Museum of Hartlepool. Phase 2 of the project involves enabling and repair works to stabilise the vessel and prepare it for future public use.
This phase includes operations such as towing the vessel onto land, undertaking structural repairs, and installing new moorings and access infrastructure. The Council is seeking to appoint a suitably experienced contractor to deliver these works, with responsibilities covering both detail design and construction delivery.
The Council is now preparing to procure a contractor who will act as both Principal Contractor and Principal Designer under CDM 2015, and lead the delivery of Phase 2 in accordance with the specification prepared by Beckett Rankine.
It is intended that the new contract will commence from 25 November 2025 (or as soon as possible after this date). The works will be delivered in two stages: Pre-construction (from Nov 2025 to March 2023) and Construction (from June 2026 to April 2027), with a break clause between stages. This allows for the scope and total cost of the works to be reviewed and approved before progressing to the construction phase.
Tender documents can be obtained (and must be submitted) via e-tendering site www.open-uk.org
The tender reference is OPEN20251601
Tender deadline is Friday 17th October 2025 14:00
Total value (estimated)
- £2,000,000 excluding VAT
- £2,400,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 25 November 2025 to 1 April 2027
- 1 year, 4 months, 7 days
Main procurement category
Works
CPV classifications
- 34000000 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 45000000 - Construction work
Contract locations
- UKC11 - Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
13 October 2025, 2:00pm
Tender submission deadline
17 October 2025, 2:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Must be via OPEN tendering system.
Tender documents can be obtained (and must be submitted) via e-tendering site www.open-uk.org
The tender reference is OPEN20251601
Tender deadline is Friday 17th October 2025 14:00
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
40% Price
60% Quality
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Contracting authority
Hartlepool Borough Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PTCQ-5564-CHJP
Civic Centre, Victoria Road
Hartlepool
TS24 8AY
United Kingdom
Region: UKC11 - Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government