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SS17001 Provision of a Gravesend to Tilbury Ferry Service

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL

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01 Nov 2017 at 15:00

Award Notice
Tender

19 Jul 2017 at 13:38

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Kent County Council seeking tenders for the "SS17001 Provision of a Gravesend to Tilbury Ferry Service." This service aims to connect Kent and Essex, vital for education, social, and employment purposes. The procurement is classified under ferry transport services and is currently at the award stage. The contract is expected to commence on 6th November 2017, lasting for five years, with an estimated value of £1.55 million, subject to possible increases through additional services. Interested suppliers can submit their expressions of interest via the Kent Business Portal until 4th September 2017.

This tender presents significant opportunities for ferry operators and maritime service companies looking to expand their operations in the South East of England. Businesses that focus on providing efficient passenger transport services and can demonstrate compliance with maritime safety regulations would be well-suited to compete for this contract. As the service has a historical significance and a high volume of users (around 120,000 journeys annually), potential bidders can anticipate not only stable revenue from the contract but also growth potential through additional sailing opportunities linked to ongoing development projects in the area.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SS17001 Provision of a 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 will connect Kent with Essex, providing links for education, social and employment purposes. This ferry service has a history dating back to the 13th century. The ferry operator is required to provide a suitable vessel including appropriately licensed skippers and crew and implement a routine of regular inspection of the vessel associated machinery/equipment to facilitate a safe reliable operation, with minimum down-time. On average around 400 daily passenger journeys are made equating to 120000 journeys each year. It is essential that the vessel, including any contingency vessel is suitable for use on this particular route and can maintain the schedule in normal operating conditions and in compliance with all applicable merchant shipping legislation, codes and guidance as applied by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency, and any other relevant regulatory bodies including the Port of London Authority. This contract is to be established as a 'revenue guarantee' contract with all passenger revenue taken by the ferry operator being returned to the Council through an established mechanism. It is anticipated that this contract will commence on 6.11.17 and will continue for a period of 5 years (60 months) unless terminated in accordance with the Conditions of Contract on the Kent Business Portal. The estimated value of the contract is PS1.55m. However with the potential for additional sailings, an ad-hoc Sunday Service and as significant development opportunities are realised on both sides of the river (thus increasing passenger revenue), the Council has estimated an additional PS530,000 could be added to the contract value but no guarantee is given as to the actual value of the contract. The Kent County Council is the Contracting Authority however this contract will be accessed by Thurrock Council (www.thurrock.gov.uk). Tenderers should consult the Forms for Completion and Service Specification and Instructions to Tenderers document for further information. Expression of Interest and Tender Process Expressions of Interest will only be accepted via the Kent Business Portal (www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk). In order to submit your interest in this opportunity please select the 'Login and register interest in this Opportunity'. Note that in order to successfully submit your interest you will first need to register for an account. After registration is complete and you have received your login details you should return to the advert for the opportunity and express your interest. You will then be emailed an invitation to submit a tender. Further guidance regarding how to use this portal can be found on the public attachments section on the Kent Business Portal. Please direct all questions and communication through the Kent Business Portal via the messaging facility.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c1743a11-3b23-4a3d-be12-97c5d9d7afcc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/82b9ec8f-bb9a-4b06-8e8d-bef5ba8d6ce9
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60610000 - Ferry transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,550,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,525,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Nov 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Sep 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Oct 20178 years ago
Contract Period
6 Nov 2017 - 5 Nov 2022 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
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
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Maidstone
Electoral Ward
Penenden Heath
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

JETSTREAM TOURS

Further Information

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