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title: "T0488 - ITT - FRAMEWORK AGREEMENT FOR THE SUPPLY OF MOORING COMPONENTS FOR THE GENERAL LIGHTHOUSE AUTHORITIES FOR GREAT BRITAIN"
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# T0488 - ITT - FRAMEWORK AGREEMENT FOR THE SUPPLY OF MOORING COMPONENTS FOR THE GENERAL LIGHTHOUSE AUTHORITIES FOR GREAT BRITAIN

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/t0488-itt-framework-agreement-for-the-supply-of-mooring-components-for-the-general-lightho-ocds-h6vhtk-032721). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** The Corporation of Trinity House: "T0488 - ITT - FRAMEWORK AGREEMENT FOR THE SUPPLY OF MOORING COMPONENTS FOR THE GENERAL LIGHTHOUSE AUTHORITIES FOR GREAT BRITAIN". Published status: complete. Framework Ceiling: £2,400,000. 3 published lots. Recorded submission deadline: 3 May 2022, 12:00 BST. See the official notice for participation instructions.

## Key Information
- **Status:** COMPLETE (the published submission deadline has passed)
- **Buyer:** [The Corporation of Trinity House](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/the-corporation-of-trinity-house-GB-FTS-8629)
- **Framework Ceiling (notional):** £2,400,000 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** 3 May 2022 at 12:00 BST
- **Lots:** 3
- **Procurement Method:** Open procedure
- **Main Category:** goods
- **Classifications (CPV):** Anchors, Articulated chain, Chain, Offshore mooring work, Parts of chain
- **Delivery Location:** UK
- **Legal Basis:** CELEX 32014L0024
- **Official Documents:** 2 published documents & notices ([view on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/t0488-itt-framework-agreement-for-the-supply-of-mooring-components-for-the-general-lightho-ocds-h6vhtk-032721#documents))
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-032721`

## Before you bid
Deciding whether to bid? The Tenderline page for this tender carries the competition and buyer analysis this notice does not:

- **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/t0488-itt-framework-agreement-for-the-supply-of-mooring-components-for-the-general-lightho-ocds-h6vhtk-032721#tl-md)

## Description
In support of their fleets of floating Aids-to-Navigation (AtoNs) and their ongoing statutory duties, the General Lighthouse Authorities for Great Britain (the GLAs) are each users of significant quantities of mooring equipment, including: •Open Link and Stud Link Chain Cable; •Bridles, including associated swivels and links; •Shackles, including Kenter and Joining types; •Sinkers This Invitation to Tender process addresses the requirements of the GLAs for the next 4 years. The total contract value is estimated to be approximately £2.4m. The total contract length will be a 4 year framework agreement (initial 3 year contract with a 1 year extension). See ITT documentation for further information.

## Lots (3)
### Lot 1: Chain & Bridle Mooring
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 34913800, 44540000, 44541000, 44542000, 45262421
- **Delivery regions:** UK

- **Estimated Value:** £1,600,000
- **Description:** To source/manufacture and deliver chain and bridle moorings. Delivery to be made to Swansea and Harwich buoy yards for Trinity House and Oban depot for NLB. The product must be delivered as per the specified delivery conditions. The Supplier to be re...

### Lot 2: Shackles Mooring
- **Lot id:** `2`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 34913800, 44540000, 44541000, 44542000, 45262421
- **Delivery regions:** UK

- **Estimated Value:** £360,000
- **Description:** To source/manufacture and deliver shackles mooring for buoys, lightvessels and vessels. Delivery to be made to Swansea and Harwich buoy yards for Trinity House and Oban depot for NLB. The product must be delivered as per the specified delivery condit...

### Lot 3: Sinkers - Buoy Mooring
- **Lot id:** `3`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 34913800, 44541000, 44542000, 45262421
- **Delivery regions:** UK

- **Estimated Value:** £440,000
- **Description:** To source/manufacture and deliver sinkers for moorings. Delivery to be made to Swansea and Harwich buoy yards for Trinity House and Oban depot for NLB. The product must be delivered as per the specified delivery conditions. The Supplier to be respons...

## Awards & Winning Suppliers (6)
- **Award:** Lot 1 - Chain & Bridle Mooring (active)
  - Award id: `001494-2023-1-1`
  - Supplier(s): **Fendercare Limited**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-166451`
  - Value: £3,200,000 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** Lot 1 - Chain & Bridle Mooring (active)
  - Award id: `001494-2023-2-2`
  - Supplier(s): **William Hackett Chain Products Ltd**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-73046`
  - Value: £3,000,000 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** Lot 2 - Shackles Mooring (active)
  - Award id: `001494-2023-3-3`
  - Supplier(s): **Fendercare Limited**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-166451`
  - Value: £540,000 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** Lot 2 - Shackles Mooring (active)
  - Award id: `001494-2023-4-4`
  - Supplier(s): **William Hackett Chain Products Ltd**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-73046`
  - Value: £470,000 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** Lot 3 - Sinkers – Buoy Mooring (active)
  - Award id: `001494-2023-5-5`
  - Supplier(s): **Fendercare Limited**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-166451`
  - Value: £1,100,000 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** Lot 3 - Sinkers – Buoy Mooring (active)
  - Award id: `001494-2023-6-6`
  - Supplier(s): **William Hackett Chain Products Ltd**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-73046`
  - Value: £810,000 † (exc. VAT)

> † value taken from the contract record; the award notice published none.

## Contracts (6)
- **Contract:** Lot 1 - Chain & Bridle Mooring (active)
  - Signed Value: £3,200,000
  - Signed Date: 31/10/2022

- **Contract:** Lot 1 - Chain & Bridle Mooring (active)
  - Signed Value: £3,000,000
  - Signed Date: 31/10/2022

- **Contract:** Lot 2 - Shackles Mooring (active)
  - Signed Value: £540,000
  - Signed Date: 31/10/2022

- **Contract:** Lot 2 - Shackles Mooring (active)
  - Signed Value: £470,000
  - Signed Date: 31/10/2022

- **Contract:** Lot 3 - Sinkers – Buoy Mooring (active)
  - Signed Value: £1,100,000
  - Signed Date: 31/10/2022

- **Contract:** Lot 3 - Sinkers – Buoy Mooring (active)
  - Signed Value: £810,000
  - Signed Date: 31/10/2022

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F001494-2023)
- **Last Source Update:** 2023-01-18T10:05:12.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-23T16:16:46.469Z
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