Caversham Lakes Boat Hoist

contractFind a TenderRef ocds-h6vhtk-06aa22Procurement Act 2023SME suitableplanning

Estimated value

£1.0m

services

Awarded value

Suppliers

0

Lots

1

0 awarded

Published

01 Jun 2026

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Description

The Authority is issuing this Request for Information (RFI) to engage with the market and gather information regarding the provision of services to operate our 50 tonne Wise boat hoist in the vicinity of Caversham Lakes, Reading. Under a covenant the service is to provide a 5 day a week 9am-5pm lifting service for Kennet and Thames Marina including a pressure washing service. Additionally, we require a provider to offer a booking/ payment service for lifts, management of contractor risk assessment and insurance coming onto site and experience in choking boats on hardstanding. The pricing schedule is currently set at an average of the local marinas as per the covenant agreement.

Scope

Reference
P-40142
Total value
£1,000,000 excluding VAT
£1,200,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Commercial tool
Standalone contract
Contract dates
01 Nov 2026 to 31 Oct 2029
Possible extension to 31 Oct 2031
Main category
services
CPV classifications
42416300
98360000
Contract locations
Berkshire, United Kingdom
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)