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Removal of Abandoned Boats and Trailer Heswall Foreshore

Tender Overview

ORGANIZATION

Wirral Council

LOCATION

Merseyside, United Kingdom

VALUE

£183,120

DEADLINE

February 16, 2026 at 12:00

CATEGORY

Other

CPV CODE

34500000

REFERENCE

007034-2026

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Original Tender Description

Project to remove abandoned boats from Heswall Foreshore. The next phase is to actually see the tender put in place for a specialist contractor to remove identified abandoned boats and trailers. Heswall Foreshore is a legally protected SSSI RAMSAR site and the Local Authority has a legal obligation to protect and prevent potential damage which could occur should abandoned boats continue to deteriorate.
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MANDATORY EXCLUSION GROUNDS

  • No specific mandatory exclusion grounds are explicitly stated in the provided tender information.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

  • Be a specialist contractor capable of removing abandoned boats and trailers.
  • Be legally established and capable of entering into a contract with Wirral Council.
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TECHNICAL CAPABILITY REQUIREMENTS

  • Demonstrate expertise in the removal of abandoned boats and trailers.
  • Possess the necessary equipment and resources for the safe and efficient removal of boats and trailers.
  • Demonstrate capability to operate within a legally protected SSSI RAMSAR site (Heswall Foreshore) without causing environmental damage.
  • Propose a methodology that protects and prevents potential damage to the SSSI RAMSAR site during operations.
  • Be able to complete the project within the specified 2-month contract duration.
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FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Be able to undertake a contract with an estimated value of £152,600 (or 183,120 EUR).
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SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

  • Submit the tender via the designated e-procurement portal (The Chest / Proactis).
  • Submit the tender by the deadline of 16 February 2026, 12:00:00 UTC.
  • The tender must address the scope of work: removal of identified abandoned boats and trailers from Heswall Foreshore.
  • The tender must acknowledge and address the environmental sensitivities of the Heswall Foreshore SSSI RAMSAR site.

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DOC
OCDS Record
OCDS Data007034-2026_ocds_record.json
Summary:
Wirral Council is seeking a specialist contractor for an open tender to remove abandoned boats and trailers from the legally protected Heswall Foreshore to prevent environmental damage.
DOC
OCDS Release Package
OCDS Data007034-2026_ocds_release.json
Summary:
This OCDS Release Package provides structured, machine-readable data detailing Wirral Council's open tender for specialist contractors to remove abandoned boats from the legally protected Heswall Foreshore SSSI RAMSAR site.
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Official PDF Version
General Information007034-2026_official.pdf
Summary:
Wirral Council seeks a specialist contractor to remove abandoned boats and trailers from the legally protected Heswall Foreshore, with an estimated value of £152,600 and a submission deadline of 16 February 2026 via Proactis.
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Tender Notice
General Information007034-2026.html
Summary:
Wirral Council is seeking specialist contractors to remove abandoned boats and trailers from the protected Heswall Foreshore, with an estimated value of £152,600, and tenders must be submitted via The Chest by 16 February 2026.

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69
Good

Tender Quality Score

This tender for abandoned boat removal is generally well-structured with clear project scope and basic information, but significantly lacks explicit evaluation criteria, which impacts fairness and clarity for potential bidders.

Score Breakdown

Legal Compliance75/100

The tender defines the procedure type and CPV codes appropriately, and there are no reported disputes. However, the reveal date is missing, and specific mandatory exclusion grounds are not explicitly detailed, which are minor compliance gaps.

Missing reveal date
No specific mandatory exclusion grounds explicitly stated
Clarity65/100

The project description and AI-extracted requirements are clear and understandable regarding the scope of work and environmental sensitivities. However, the critical absence of specified evaluation criteria significantly reduces overall clarity for bidders on how their proposals will be assessed.

No evaluation criteria specified
Completeness70/100

The tender provides essential information such as title, organization, reference, estimated value, duration, and attached documents. A significant omission is the lack of defined evaluation criteria, which is crucial for a complete tender package.

No evaluation criteria specified
Fairness60/100

Full document access, disclosed value, and e-procurement support contribute positively to fairness. However, the absence of objective and transparent evaluation criteria is a major concern, as it introduces subjectivity into the selection process and hinders equal opportunity for bidders.

No evaluation criteria specified
Practicality65/100

Electronic submission is supported, and key dates like contract start and duration are provided. While documents are available, the lack of evaluation criteria makes it practically challenging for bidders to prepare targeted and competitive proposals.

No evaluation criteria specified (impacts practical bid preparation)
Data Consistency90/100

The tender exhibits good data consistency with logical dates and no reported disputes. Minor inconsistencies include missing codes for procedure type and an empty 'Liable Person' field.

Missing codes for procedure type
Liable Person field empty
Sustainability50/100

The project inherently addresses environmental protection due to its location in a legally protected SSSI RAMSAR site, requiring a methodology to prevent damage. However, it does not explicitly incorporate broader green, social, or innovation procurement criteria beyond this direct requirement.

No explicit broader green, social, or innovation criteria

Strengths

Clear project description and scope
Value and key timelines (duration, start date) are specified
Electronic submission via a designated portal is supported
All tender documents are available
Good data consistency for core information

Concerns

Critical absence of evaluation criteria
Missing reveal date for the tender
No explicit mandatory exclusion grounds detailed
Lack of broader sustainability (green, social, innovation) criteria
Minor missing codes and empty fields

Recommendations

1. Immediately publish detailed evaluation criteria to ensure transparency and fairness.
2. Clarify and publish the tender's reveal date and explicitly state mandatory exclusion grounds.
3. Consider integrating broader sustainability, social, or innovation criteria where applicable.

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