Fleetwood to Knott End Ferry Service
Buyer: Wyre Borough Council
- Published
- 1 December 2025
- Submission deadline
- 19 January 2026
- Estimated value
- £1,000,000
- Place of performance
- UKD4
- Procedure
- Open procedure
- Lots
- 1
- Documents
- 2
- Notice number
- 078588-2025
- Reference
- ocds-h6vhtk-05932e
- Official source
- Official source
CPV codes
- 60000000Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
Description
Tenders are being invited from Operators on the basis that the Contract will be for a period of 3 years with the option of a 2-year extension, commencing on 12 April 2026. The successful Operator will enter into a Lease of the Ferry Dock (including buildings) and Knott End slipway defined in the Contract to assist in the performance of the Ferry Service. The contract is to provide an annual passenger ferry service between Fleetwood and Knott End. The service is classed as Inland waters - Category C - Tidal river, estuary where the significant wave height could not be expected to exceed 1.2m at any time. It is subject to tidal restrictions which may reduce the number of sailings possible. The Service will operate at least once per hour from 7.45am to 5.45pm, subject to tidal and weather restrictions, throughout the summer (Easter Sunday to 31 October) with reduced hours in the Winter months. The Operator may choose to operate additional sailings at any time at his discretion. The Operator is required to provide a ferry vessel, suitably qualified staff, and to be responsible for the day-to-day operation of the Service. The anticipated vessel size would, as a minimum, be registered a…
Official publications
- FTS · 078588-2025 · 1 December 2025
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the deadline to bid for this tender?
- The submission deadline is 19 January 2026. Check the official source, as dates can be modified.
- What is the estimated value of this tender?
- The estimated value published by the buyer is £1,000,000.
- Who is the buyer of this tender?
- The contracting authority is Wyre Borough Council (United Kingdom).
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