Estimated Value
Up to £300,000
Deadline
9 June 2025
Published
9 May 2025
Type
Not specified
Overview
Thanet District Council is seeking to procure a boat hoist for Ramsgate Royal Harbour. This hoist will replace the existing 40 tonne hoist which is over 22 years old.
The vehicle is used to transfer vessels from the bespoke hoist structure in the Royal Marina to the boat park. This is a critical piece of equipment for the harbour and thus needs to be durable and reliable.
The Contract is anticipated to commence in July 2025. Important Information: All procurement documents are attached to the notice and available for suppliers to download from the Kent Business Portal (https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/) and complete according to instructions contained.
Submission
Any clarifications or questions must be submitted via the Message area of the Kent Business Portal by no later than 14.00hrs on 29 May 2025.
Additional details
The procurement process will be undertaken on the basis of formal Invitation To Tender submissions. Evaluation will be on the basis of criteria and methodology as set out in the Invitation to Tender Instructions. Completed tender documents must be submitted electronically via the Kent Business Portal by no later than 14.00hrs on 9 June 2025.
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Likely incumbents
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- 1
Source 24/7 Recruitment Limited
1 contract wonlatest 3 Sept 2026ends 14 Nov 2029£3m
total awarded
- 2
First Call Contract Services Limited
1 contract wonlatest 3 Sept 2026ends 14 Nov 2029£3m
total awarded
- 3
Axis Recruitment Limited
1 contract wonlatest 3 Sept 2026ends 14 Nov 2029£3m
total awarded
- 4
Apex Contractors Limited
1 contract wonlatest 11 Aug 2026ends 9 Oct 2027£7m
total awarded
- 5
UK POWER NETWORKS SERVICES (COMMERCIAL) LIMITED
£105,774
total awarded
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Thanet District CouncilKey Dates
Published
9 May 2025
Submission deadline
9 June 2025
Notice type
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