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Pilot Boat Procurement

BELFAST HARBOUR COMMISSIONERS

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

11 Apr 2022 at 17:01

Award Notice
Tender

25 Mar 2021 at 15:15

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The "Pilot Boat Procurement" tender is managed by the Belfast Harbour Commissioners, located in Belfast, UK, focusing on the procurement of goods within the maritime industry. This procurement process, classified under CPV code 34512000 for ships and similar vessels, is currently in the Award stage following its completion. The tender, which included a deadline for submissions on 16th April 2021, aimed to secure a fully operational pilot boat capable of carrying out navigation duties in Belfast Lough, with a value estimating around £1,200,000. Interested parties were able to submit their bids through a selective procurement method, which involved a negotiated procedure after a prior call for competition.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in maritime vessels and related services. Companies that manufacture or supply pilot boats, as well as those offering maintenance and spare parts for such vessels, would find this tender particularly relevant. The successful bidder will have the potential to establish a long-term partnership with the Belfast Harbour Commissioners, including a possible ten-year relationship for maintenance services, thus fostering sustained growth in the marine sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Pilot Boat Procurement

Notice Description

BHC has entered into an agreement with a supplier for the supply of a pilot boat. Under the terms of that agreement, BHC shall acquire and commission a pilot boat for the transportation of pilots between Belfast Harbour and vessels in Belfast Lough. BHC may (at its discretion) require maintenance and/or spare parts for the pilot boat from the successful supplier. BHC shall retain the option of purchasing such services from the successful supplier for a period of up to 10 years following supply of the pilot boat.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Both within and outside of the warranty period BHC will be able to call upon the successful supplier (via its appointed agent if appropriate) within a reasonable timeframe (according to the urgency of the support issue) to provide on-site technical assistance. The successful supplier will be required: (a) to be available on-site to provide technical assistance in relation to the drivetrain (which incorporates the gearbox, shaft and propellers), engine, other critical systems or hull damage within 48 hours of BHC's request; and (b) to supply any spare parts required by BHC in a timely fashion. The pilot boat must comply with the minimum requirements of the Small Commercial Vessel and Pilot Boat Code of Practice and be issued with a construction certificate from a recognized UK load line assigning authority (as detailed in Section 4.2.2.4 of the Code). The pilot boat shall be delivered fully operational and coded for use at the earliest possible date. The pilot boat particulars are as follows: Dedicated pilot vessel with diesel propulsion system Principle Dimensions * LOA of Between 15m and 18m * Beam OA >4m * Draught 0.9m-2m * Approximate Displacement in operating conditions 20-25 tonnes * Maximum Speed >= 25 knots * Service Speed at 85% or MCR of builder's engine choice in operating conditions with 6 persons to be a minimum 20-23 knots * Minimum fuel capacity 1600 litres or 16 hours operational endurance at the service speed. Classification and Coding The vessel will be registered in Belfast and must be constructed, equipped and outfitted in accordance with and to the highest standard required by: * The UK Maritime and Coast Guard Agency Code of Practice for the Safety for Small Commercial Vessels and Pilot Boats - The Workboat Code Edition 2 Amendment 1. Built as a dedicated pilot boat and certificated for operations in Category 3 waters (20 miles from a safe haven) but also capable of being coded for operations in Category 2 waters (60 miles from a safe haven) should BHC wish at any stage to seek certification for Category 2 operations. * Classification Society Rules. * ISO 12217 Design Category This specification should be read in conjunction with these standards. In the event of any conflict between BHC's specification for the pilot boat and these standards, the applicable standards shall prevail.

Options: BHC may (at its discretion) require maintenance and/or spare parts for the pilot boats from the successful supplier as described above.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-029f52
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009662-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34500000 - Ships and boats

34512000 - Ships and similar vessels for the transport of persons or goods

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Apr 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Apr 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Mar 20224 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BELFAST HARBOUR COMMISSIONERS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT1 3AL
Postcode Area
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
TLN06 Belfast
Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Duncairn
Westminster Constituency
Belfast North

Further Information

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