Scope
Description
Contract details notice for design, build and installation of replacement carriages on the Saltburn Cliff Tramway Grade II listed attraction in Saltburn-by-the-Sea.
The total contract value is £250,000.
Contract 1. Saltburn Cliff Tramway Replacement Carriages
Supplier
Contract value
- £250,000 excluding VAT
- £300,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Date signed
2 October 2025
Contract dates
- 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
Justification for not setting key performance indicators
Not applicable for this contract.
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
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: 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