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| Source: | Find a Tender Service (FTS) |
| Notice Type: | Pipeline / planning |
| Buyer: | Cornwall Council |
| Main Category: | Goods |
| Procurement Method: | Open procedure |
| Tender Status: | Pre-tender |
| Estimated Value (ex. VAT): |
Cornwall Council, on behalf of the joint authorities (Cornwall Council and Plymouth City Council), is re-procuring the supply of ferry chains for Tamar Crossings Ltd. in anticipation of the expiry of the current contract. The Torpoint Ferry operates three floating bridges, each requiring two 655m studless open link chains for propulsion and guidance across the Tamar Estuary. Chains are typically replaced every three years to meet operational requirements and Lloyd’s Register wear tolerances, though actual replacement timing may vary based on wear. This procurement covers the supply of four pairs of main chains and an additional 150m of tunnel chain for connection to counterweight gantries. Delivery is required to site under DDP Incoterms, flaked out on flatbed lorries and preserved for tidal storage. Suppliers must also manage the collection and disposal of used chains, returning any scrappage value (less admin fees) to Tamar Crossings.
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| Estimated Value (inc. VAT): | £2,280,000 |
| Release Date: | 11 June 2026 |
| Application Deadline: | — |
| Contract Start Date: | 1 December 2026 (Estimated) |
| Contract End Date: | 30 November 2031 (Estimated) |
| Contract Duration: | 5.1 years |
| Procurement ID (OCID): | ocds-h6vhtk-05ce1c |
| Notice Reference: | 054992-2026 |
All 3 notices for this procurement, oldest first.
Supply of Replacement Ferry Chains for the Torpoint Ferries
Supply of Replacement Ferry Chains for the Torpoint Ferries
Supply of Replacement Ferry MainChains for the Torpoint Ferries
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