United Kingdom-Liverpool: Repair, maintenance and associated services related to aircraft, railways, roads and marine equipment – Framework Lead

The current contract for Repair, maintenance and associated services related to aircraft, railways, roads and marine equipment – Framework Lead is projected to end on 29-JAN-19 and may be available for retender.
Description:
Title attributed to the contract by the contracting authority:: Framework Contract for the Annual Overhaul Survey 2014-2017 – Out of water and General Repairs of MV Royal Iris & MV Snowdrop.

Type of contract and location of works, place of delivery or of performance: Services
Service category No 1: Maintenance and repair services
Main site or location of works, place of delivery or of performance: Merseyside.
NUTS code UKD

Information on framework agreement: Framework agreement with several operators
maximum number of participants to the framework agreement envisaged: 3
Duration of the framework agreement
Duration in months: 48
Estimated total value of purchases for the entire duration of the framework agreement
Estimated value excluding VAT: 1 200 000 GBP

Short description of the contract or purchase(s): Merseytravel operates two passenger ferries each of approx. 647 tonnes capable of carrying approx. 650 passengers. The ferries are subject to planned out of water surveys and regular in water maintenance to ensure the safety and integrity of the vessels.
These works include the repair and replacement of any structural steelwork in line with the Merchant Shipping (Passenger Ship Construction Ships Classes III to Vi (A) Regulations 1998 – MSN 1699 (M) and the removal of any associated plant and machinery as identified for repair and survey by the surveyors of the Maritime and Coastguard Agency.
Merseytravel is seeking suitably experienced marine contractors to carry out the surveys and undertake any arising remedial works. The scope of works shall include:-
Provision of dry dock or slipway facilities or any other method of safely completing out of water works.
Providing Ship’s Manager Assistance to Merseytravel’s Engineering Superintendent and MCA inspections
Ultra High Pressure Fresh Water (UHP FW) cleaning to remove marine growth and surface corrosion
Steelwork repairs and re-plating
Deck repairs (steel and timber)
Tail shaft, rudder and propeller refurbishment
Associated trades to assist in Stern tube seal servicing
Application of anti-fouling paint as per manufacturer’s specification, and painting of all external and internal areas.
General refurbishment of all areas of the vessels as required
Marine electrical and mechanical services
The vessels are generally available for survey over the winter months. October – March, when passenger demand is low.
The vessels should be serviced with direct access to the River Mersey, as their current class prohibits in water transport to areas outside of the River Mersey. It will be the responsibility of the bidder to transport the vessels to any facility off the river Mersey should they submit a bid.
Merseytravel is seeking grant funding for works which has yet to be confirmed.

Information about variants: Variants will be accepted: no