Tender: Supply of Replacement Main Chains for Torpoint Ferry Floating Bridges – Tamar Crossings

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Cornwall Council, on behalf of the joint authorities (Cornwall Council and Plymouth City Council), is seeking a supplier for replacement ferry main chains for Tamar Crossings Ltd. The procurement covers four pairs of main chains plus an additional 150m of tunnel chain to connect to counterweight gantries for the Torpoint Ferry, which operates three floating bridges each requiring two 655m studless open link chains for propulsion and guidance across the Tamar Estuary. Chains are typically replaced every three years to meet operational needs and Lloyd's Register wear tolerances, although actual replacement timing may vary based on wear. Delivery must be to site under DDP Incoterms and preserved for tidal storage, and suppliers must manage collection and disposal of used chains, returning any scrappage value (less administrative fees) to Tamar Crossings. Procurement documents are available free at https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk by searching project reference DN794497.