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# Supply of Replacement Ferry MainChains for the Torpoint Ferries

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/supply-of-replacement-ferry-mainchains-for-the-torpoint-ferries-ocds-h6vhtk-05ce1c). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** Cornwall Council: "Supply of Replacement Ferry MainChains for the Torpoint Ferries". Published status: active. Published Value: £1,900,000. 1 published lot. Recorded submission deadline: 22 Jul 2026, 00:00 BST. See the official notice for participation instructions.

## Key Information
- **Status:** ACTIVE (the published submission deadline has passed)
- **Buyer:** [Cornwall Council](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/cornwall-council-ons-e06000052)
- **Published Value:** £1,900,000 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** 22 July 2026 at 00:00 BST
- **Lots:** 1
- **Procurement Method:** Open procedure
- **Main Category:** goods
- **Classifications (CPV):** Chain
- **Delivery Location:** UKK
- **Legal Basis:** UKPGA 2023/54
- **Official Documents:** 6 published documents & notices ([view on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/supply-of-replacement-ferry-mainchains-for-the-torpoint-ferries-ocds-h6vhtk-05ce1c#documents))
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-05ce1c`

## Before you bid
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- **Expected competition:** how many bids lots like this attract, from past awards in the same market.
- **Who could compete:** suppliers who have won similar work, and who holds the current contract.
- **Buyer track record:** earlier work for this buyer, its unexpired awards, and how its awards compared with its estimates.
- **Price forecast:** the commercial price range for each lot, with the middle 50% of comparable awards.

- **What it takes to win:** selection and award criteria, lot by lot.
- **Contract history:** what this tender replaces, and every notice in the procedure.

[Open the competition and buyer analysis](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/supply-of-replacement-ferry-mainchains-for-the-torpoint-ferries-ocds-h6vhtk-05ce1c#tl-md)

## Submission
- **Submission method:** www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk

## Description
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 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.
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of
charge, at https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk 
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## Lots (1)
### Lot 1: Untitled lot
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 44540000
- **Delivery regions:** UKK
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £1,900,000

- **Contract Period:** 01/12/2026 to 30/11/2031
- **Renewal published:** yes

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F055515-2026)
- **Last Source Update:** 2026-06-12T08:32:46.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-21T07:12:31.012Z
- **Machine API:** https://tenderline.uk/api/public/tenders/ocds-h6vhtk-05ce1c