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Provision of Westray to Papa Westray Pasenger Ferry Service

Orkney Islands Council (Harbour Authority)

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26 Mar 2021 at 14:32

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Orkney Islands Council (Harbour Authority) is planning a procurement process for the "Provision of Westray to Papa Westray Passenger Ferry Service". This service, classified under ferry transport services, will operate between Pierowall (Westray) and Mocklett Pier (Papa Westray), accommodating at least 40 passengers. The total contract value is estimated at £360,000, with the service expected to commence on 1 July 2021. Relevant key dates include a planned future notice date on 5 May 2021, and the procurement process is initiated as a tender under the legal basis of EU regulations.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in ferry transport services, particularly those that can operate with either their own vessels or vessels provided under a Voyage Charter arrangement. Companies specialising in maritime operations, transport logistics, and passenger services would find this opportunity well-suited to their capabilities. Engaging in this market testing exercise can allow potential operators to showcase their operational concepts and demonstrate their capacity to fulfil the requirements set by Orkney Islands Council, thereby contributing to their business growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Westray to Papa Westray Pasenger Ferry Service

Notice Description

Orkney Islands Council is seeking to conduct a market test for the operation of a passenger ferry service between Pierowall (Westray) and Mocklett Pier (Papa Westray). Capacity should not be less than 40 passengers.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Orkney Islands Council is seeking to conduct a market test for the operation of a passenger ferry service between Pierowall (Westray) and Mocklett Pier (Papa Westray). Capacity should not be less than 40 passengers. Service will likely commence on 1 July 2021.The service may be operated using own vessel or a vessel provided by Orkney Islands Council (Orkney Ferries) under a Voyage Charter arrangement. The timetable for the service will be set by Orkney Islands Council and currently consists of 6 runs on a Mon, Tue & Wed, 5 on a Thur, 4 on a Friday & Saturday and 3 on a Sunday. Additional information: Interested parties are requested to provide a short brief of the operational concept for provision of the service in addition to the completion of the Market Testing Questionnaire as attached to this notice.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-029fce
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006236-2021
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

34512100 - Ferry boats

60610000 - Ferry transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£360,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
5 May 2021Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Orkney Islands Council (Harbour Authority)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
KIRKWALL
Postcode
KW15 1NY
Postcode Area
Kirkwall
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM65 Orkney Islands
Local Authority
Orkney Islands
Electoral Ward
Kirkwall East
Westminster Constituency
Orkney and Shetland

Further Information

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