Provision of Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering Consultancy for Windermere Ferry Replacement
Cumbria County Council · Awarded contract
AwardedProvision of Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering Consultancy for Windermere Ferry Replacement
Awarded 06 Jun 2021
Awarded06 Jun 2021
Value£45,973.00
SupplierVectis Marine Design Limited
AgencyCumbria County Council
RegionNorth West
CategoryConsultancy & Legal
Ended 2y 5mo ago3y term
Awarded 6 June 2021Expired 6 June 2024
About
Cumbria County Council awarded a contract to Vectis Marine Design Limited for expert naval architecture and marine engineering consultancy to support the Windermere Ferry replacement.
The consultancy involved providing technical advice to ensure the tender for a new ferry met Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) criteria and to provide assurance on financing options for a ferry meeting specifications.
The technical expert was employed throughout the replacement process, with the appointment split into three stages.
The contract value was AUD 45,973.
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