Preliminary Market Engagement Questionnaire - Floating Bridge (Chain Ferry) Cowes / East Cowes
Isle of Wight Council
Description
The Isle of Wight Council (the Council) has resolved to replace the current Cowes Floating Bridge 6 chain ferry, which serves the communities of Cowes and East Cowes with a new vessel that meets improved performance standards and reduces the financial subsidy provided from the council to the service. To help inform how the Council could tender for this project it has resolved to undertake a preliminary market engagement exercise. This UK2 Notice forms the first stage of that exercise and as such the Council is seeking insight from relevant marine related organisations. The dates set out to this notice are indicative for a design build phase to commissioning into service - but would be informed by the market.
- 34500000 Ships and boats
- 45244000 Marine construction works
- 50240000 Repair, maintenance and associated services related to marine and other equipment
- 60610000 Ferry transport services
- 60640000 Shipping operations
- 71240000 Architectural, engineering and planning services
- 71322000 Engineering design services for the construction of civil engineering works
- 71340000 Integrated engineering services
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Source: Find a Tender Service — UK Cabinet Office. Open Government Licence v3.0. Updated 12 October 2026.