Works to the Floating Bridge Slipways and Adjacent Footways, Cowes and East Cowes, Isle of Wight

The Isle of Wight Council (“the Authority”) invites Tenders from suitably qualified providers (“Tenderers”) for the provision of works to the floating bridge slipways at Cowes and East Cowes. The intended duration of the contract will be as set out in the successful tenderers programme, however the end date cannot exceed Friday 14th January 2017.

The works to the floating bridge slipways are to include: Resurface both the Cowes and East Cowes slipways, Construct a new chain pit at East Cowes, Amend the pedestrian footway access at both Cowes and East Cowes, Convert the existing waiting room to a store, Relocate the existing two ticket machines.

Additional information: The Freedom of Information Act (FOI) 2000 which came into force on 01.01.2005 applies to the contracting authority. If any Tenderer considers that any information supplied by them is either commercially sensitive or confidential in nature, this should be highlighted and the reasons for its sensitivity specified. In such cases the relevant material will, in response to FOI requests, be examined in light of exemptions provided for in this act.

To download the Invitation to Tender Pack, all interested providers must register their company on the South East Business Portal (if you have not already done so). This can be done by following the link below: https://procontract.due-north.com/register. The registration process is free, simple and full instructions on how to do this are available on the South East Business Portal. Once your registration is confirmed, you will receive a username and password via email. When you log on for the first time you will be prompted to change your password. Please note however that if your company has already been registered, your application will be rejected to avoid duplication and additional service users will need to be set up on the existing account. There is no cost to you for registering your company. This contract opportunity can be searched by using reference number DN174183 or by clicking https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=0e0e8d27-2d4f-e611-8114-000c29c9ba21.