Tender

SC23007 - Gravesend to Tilbury Ferry Service

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

22 May 2023 at 13:28

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Kent County Council has initiated a tender process for the provision of a Gravesend to Tilbury foot passenger ferry service connecting Kent with Essex. The service aims to enhance accessibility, environmental credentials, and passenger experience. This selective procurement opportunity falls under the category of Transport services (excl. Waste transport) and has a contract value of £2,300,000. The tender deadline is set for 20th June 2023, with the contract period starting on 14th August 2023 and ending on 31st March 2030.

This tender offers an opportunity for businesses specialising in transport services to provide a passenger ferry service between Gravesend and Tilbury. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) looking to expand their operations in the UK market may find this procurement suitable. The negotiated procedure allows for flexibility in proposals, catering to innovative solutions that align with the councils' objectives for the ferry service.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SC23007 - Gravesend to Tilbury Ferry Service

Notice Description

This requirement is for the provision of a Gravesend to Tilbury foot passenger ferry service promoted by Kent County Council and Thurrock Council which connects Kent with Essex, providing links for education, social and employment purposes. The Gravesend to Tilbury ferry Service is an initiative promoted by Kent County Council and Thurrock Council. This ferry service has a history dating back to the 13th century. The Councils objectives for the ferry Service are as follows: - the provision of a passenger ferry service between Gravesend and Tilbury, using nominated landing stages. - compliance with all statutory requirements of operating a passenger ferry service in UK categorised waters; and - to explore the provision of a vessel with enhanced levels of accessibility, improved environmental credentials, a high-quality passenger experience and a high-quality appearance. - to explore the provision of additional services / sailings e.g., the operation of a Sunday service and additional evening or earlier journeys. The terminal points are based in Gravesend, Kent and Tilbury, Essex. The service will use the Town Pier pontoon at Gravesend and the Port of Tilbury landing stage. The landing stages are owned and managed by Collins River Enterprises Ltd and the Port of Tilbury respectively. Kent County Council and Thurrock Council will ensure that the necessary rights exist for the operator to access the landing stages, including covering the costs of any applicable access rights or departure fees.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-441f8a5d-a5a7-4176-bbe9-1908c374ad0f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ab3a45e-5fa8-4be3-be35-b5383b90f8b6
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,300,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jun 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
13 Aug 2023 - 31 Mar 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KENT COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MAIDSTONE
Postcode
ME14 1XQ
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Maidstone
Electoral Ward
Penenden Heath
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Further Information

Notice Documents

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