Scope
Description
Ards and North Down Borough Council seeks Participation Stage Submissions for the appointment of an Operator to operate Bangor Marina and Harbour situated in Bangor, Co.Down. Situated on the Belfast Lough, Bangor Marina and Harbour is one of the largest 5 Gold Anchor accredited marina developments on the island of Ireland. The 541-berth marina is accessible 24/7 at all states of tide and is home to an active fleet of leisure and commercial vessels. The marina attracts a considerable number of visiting vessels annually and is a real focal point within the City of Bangor, Co. Down. The operation of the Marina and Harbour has been outsourced to a private operator since 1 April 2008 with the latest agreement due to expire on 31 March 2026. An opportunity now exists for an experienced operator to take on the management of Bangor Marina and Harbour for an initial 30 month contract period with options to extend for up to a further 30 months. The potential overall contract period (including options) will be for no more than 60 months.
Contract 1. Appointment of an Operator for Bangor Marina and Harbour
Supplier
Contract value
- £5,000,000 excluding VAT
- £6,000,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
21 November 2025
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
21 November 2025
Standstill period
- End: 3 December 2025
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
28 January 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 30 September 2028
- Possible extension to 31 March 2031
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
The Contract start date is anticipated to be 1st April 2026 for an initial period of 30 months.
There will be an option to extend the contract for a further 18-month period, followed by a final 12-month period.
However, due to the anticipated redevelopment works disruption of the marina, the exact length of each option period(s) will be agreed with the successful operator. The overall contract period (including options) will be for no more than 60 months from the 1st April
2026 and each extension will be subject to satisfactory performance and mutual agreement by both parties.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 79420000 - Management-related services
- 98360000 - Marine services
Contract locations
- UKN - Northern Ireland
Information about tenders
- 1 tender received
- 1 tender assessed in the final stage:
- 1 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 0 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Submission
Submission type
Requests to participate
Procedure
Procedure type
Competitive flexible procedure
Special regime
Concession
Supplier
BOATFOLK MARINAS LIMITED
- Companies House: 02746437
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PJXL-8259-LMVT
Deacons House Bridge Road
Southampton
SO31 8AZ
United Kingdom
Email: info@boatfolk.co.uk
Website: http://www.boatfolk.co.uk
Region: UKJ35 - South Hampshire
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Connected people/organisations:
Boatfolk Marinas Limited is a trading entity under the ownership of Premier Marinas Limited (Company number 02973858).
Contract 1. Appointment of an Operator for Bangor Marina and Harbour
Contracting authority
Ards and North Down Borough Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PTTZ-3295-PYCW
City Hall
Bangor
BT20 4BT
United Kingdom
Region: UKN09 - Ards and North Down
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Devolved regulations that apply: Northern Ireland