Scope
Description
The Saltburn Cliff Tramway Carriages are currently at the end of their life cycle and in a poor condition due to water ingress, rot and internal fungi. The design, build and installation of replacement carriages are needed to bring the Grade II listed attraction back to a positive state of repair and to mitigate the risk of a forced closure. It will ensure that the Tramway can continue to operate safely whilst ensuring its significance as a dedicated heritage asset remains.
The current contractor for the Saltburn Cliff Tramway provide maintenance / emergency response and replacement parts as required. Their existing extensive and specialist knowledge of the carriages and the control system will support successful delivery of the project to the Grade II listed attraction.
Contract 1. Saltburn Cliff Tramway Replacement Carriages
Supplier
Contract value
- £250,000 excluding VAT
- £300,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Earliest date the contract will be signed
2 October 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 2 October 2025 to 31 March 2026
- 5 months, 30 days
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 34622100 - Tramway passenger coaches
- 50222000 - Repair and maintenance services of rolling stock
Contract locations
- UKC12 - South Teesside
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Direct award justification
Single supplier - technical reasons
The Grade II listed Saltburn Cliff Tramway is the oldest working funicular in Great Britain. The replacement of the carriages and the necessary services to be provided are of a specialist nature. The current contractor for the Saltburn Cliff Tramway provide maintenance / emergency response and replacement parts as required. Their existing extensive and specialist knowledge of the carriages and the control system is required to ensure interoperability of the existing tramway and successful delivery of the project.
Supplier
Rapid Consulting Engineers Ltd
- Companies House: 08707155
Unit G3, Leafbridge Business Park
Lincoln
LN6 9WG
United Kingdom
Region: UKF30 - Lincolnshire
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1. Saltburn Cliff Tramway Replacement Carriages
Contracting authority
Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PHZX-3726-LWBD
Redcar and Cleveland House, Kirkleatham Street
Redcar
TS10 1RT
United Kingdom
Telephone: 01642 774774
Email: procurement@redcar-cleveland.gov.uk
Website: http://www.redcar-cleveland.gov.uk
Region: UKC12 - South Teesside
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government