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Supply of a Pilot Boat Service for Portsmouth Competent Harbour Authority

PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL

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21 Sep 2022 at 16:24

Summary of the contracting process

The Portsmouth City Council is seeking tenders for the Supply of a Pilot Boat Service for Portsmouth Competent Harbour Authority. The procurement process will follow the Open Procedure as outlined in the Public Contracts Regulations (2015). Key dates include the Tender return deadline on Monday 31 October 2022 and the Contract award on Monday 16 January 2023. The contract period is set to start on Thursday 1 June 2023.

This tender opportunity to provide pilot vessel services offers potential for businesses in the ship-piloting services industry. Companies with expertise in ship-piloting, water transport support services, and hiring water transport equipment with crew are well-suited to compete. The estimated contract value ranges from approximately £200,000 to £400,000 per annum for a maximum term of 10 years, making it an attractive business growth opportunity for qualified suppliers.

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Notice Title

Supply of a Pilot Boat Service for Portsmouth Competent Harbour Authority

Notice Description

Portsmouth City Council ('the council') is inviting tenders from suitably qualified suppliers to provide a Pilot Boat Service for Portsmouth Competent Harbour Authority. The Pilotage Act of 1987 designated Portsmouth City Council as a Competent Harbour Authority (CHA) for Portsmouth International Port. Portsmouth CHA currently operates with up to six pilots and requires a contractor to provide pilot vessels in a good seaworthy condition including certification, along with the boats crew, to take Portsmouth CHA Pilots to board ships and collect from disembarkation. Boarding points south and east of the Isle of Wight are; one mile to the west of the NAB Tower and in the vicinity of St Helen's Buoy. For vessels approaching the western Solent the boarding point for Portsmouth CHA Pilots is 0.75 nautical miles northwest of North Sturbridge Buoy. Disembarkation for Nab pilot station usually takes place between the NAB END and New Grounds buoy This a 24 hour, 7 days per week service. Key service level requirements, as stated in the specification, include but are not limited to: - Supply of the pilot boat 100% of times requested. - A Portsmouth CHA Pilot is collected to embark or disembark a vessel within 15 minutes of the requested time. It is thought that the estimated value of the contract will range from approximately PS200,000 to PS400,000 per annum (a maximum value therefore of PS4,000,000 over the maximum possible 10-year term). The value is dependent on trade levels and operational schemes within the Port and no guarantees can be given as to the level of service or value obtained. The initial contract term will be for 5 years with possibility of extending the term by a further 5 years to a maximum total term of 10 years in increments to be agreed, subject to the agreement and performance of both parties. The procurement process run to establish the contract will be in accordance with the Open Procedure as set out within the Public Contracts Regulations (2015). This procurement timetable is shown below and, while the council does not intend to depart from it, it reserves the right to do so at any time. * Documents available on In-tend Wednesday 21 September 2022 * Deadline for clarifications Friday 14 October 2022 23:59 * Tender return deadline Monday 31 October 2022 12:00 * Award decision notification Tuesday 3 January 2023 * Standstill period starts Wednesday 4 January 2023 * Standstill period ends Friday 13 January 2023 * Contract award Monday 16 January 2023 * Mobilisation January 2023 to May 2023 * Start of contract Thursday 1 June 2023 Application is via submission of completed tender by 31st October 2022 12:00 via the Cou... Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b0efa9f9-ae48-46df-bf2d-5a618e5bbeb3
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services


CPV Codes

60650000 - Hire of water transport equipment with crew

63720000 - Support services for water transport

63722000 - Ship-piloting services

63726000 - Miscellaneous water transport support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Sep 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Oct 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jun 2023 - 31 May 2028 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Procurement Service
Contact Email
procurement@portsmouthcc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
023 9268 8235

Buyer Location

Locality
HAMPSHIRE
Postcode
PO1 2BJ
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ31 Portsmouth
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Portsmouth
Electoral Ward
Charles Dickens
Westminster Constituency
Portsmouth South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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