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Appointment of an Operator for Bangor Marina and Harbour

Awarded to BOATFOLK MARINAS LIMITED

Ards and North Down Borough Council(buyer)

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Published 10 July 2025
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Overview

Ards and North Down Borough Council seeks Participation Stage Submissions for the appointment of an Operator to operate Bangor Marina and Harbour situated in Bangor, Co.Down. Situated on the Belfast Lough, Bangor Marina and Harbour is one of the largest 5 Gold Anchor accredited marina developments on the island of Ireland. The 541-berth marina is accessible 24/7 at all states of tide and is home to an active fleet of leisure and commercial vessels. The marina attracts a considerable number of visiting vessels annually and is a real focal point within the City of Bangor, Co. Down. The operation of the Marina and Harbour has been outsourced to a private operator since 1 April 2008 with the latest agreement due to expire on 31 March 2026. An opportunity now exists for an experienced operator to take on the management of Bangor Marina and Harbour for an initial 30 month contract period with options to extend for up to a further 30 months. The potential overall contract period (including options) will be for no more than 60 months.

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Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
Cancelled
Category
Services
Procedure
Competitive flexible procedure
Rules
Procurement Act 2023
Published
10 July 2025
Questions by
31 July 2025
Classification (CPV)
Management-related servicesMarine servicesPort management services

Award outcome

Awarded value
£5,000,000
Award date
21 November 2025
Contract period
31 March 2026 → 30 September 2028
Contract length
2 years 6 months
Could run to
31 March 2031
Bids received
1
Winner
  • BOATFOLK MARINAS LIMITED

This contract ends on 30 September 2028, or 31 March 2031 if every extension is used.

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About the winner

BOATFOLK MARINAS LIMITED

Based in
Southampton
Public contracts won
1
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Competition and scoring

Bids received

1

1 from SMEs

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Who bid

  • BOATFOLK MARINAS LIMITEDWinner

How bids were scored

Price 40% · Quality 60%

  • Quality55%
  • Social Value5%
  • Revenue Schedule40%

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Market context

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£73,982

Median of 18,935 awards in the last 24 months

This award is 67.6× the median.

Ards and North Down Borough Council in the last 12 months

9

contracts awarded, worth £13,351,388 in total

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Notice history

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  1. Tender Cancellation

    2 April 2026

  2. Contract

    21 November 2025

  3. Contract Notice

    10 July 2025

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