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Small Isles Charter Service

NHS Highland

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09 Jun 2022 at 10:00

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09 Feb 2022 at 12:25

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Summary of the contracting process

NHS Highland is conducting a procurement process for the "Small Isles Charter Service", which falls under the ferry transport services category. This service aims to facilitate the safe and timely transport of healthcare professionals to the Small Isles of Eigg, Rum, Muck, and Canna. The procurement is currently in the active tender stage, with bids accepted until 11 March 2022. The contract value is approximately £234,000, and it is intended to operate over a two-year period, with the option for a 12-month extension.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in ferry transport and logistics, particularly those with capacity to serve remote island locations. Companies that can demonstrate compliance with maritime safety regulations and possess the necessary certifications for crew members would be ideally positioned to compete for this contract. The open procedure allows for a wide range of suppliers, making this an excellent opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with relevant experience in delivering transport services in challenging environments.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Small Isles Charter Service

Notice Description

NHS Highland requires a contracted charter boat service to provide safe, quality and timely transport of healthcare professionals to the Small Isles of Eigg, Rum, Muck and Canna on a regular all year round schedule.

Lot Information

Lot 1

As part of the continued provision of Primary Health Care Services to the Small Isles, NHS Highland requires a contracted charter boat service. The purpose of the charter service shall be the safe, quality and timely transport of healthcare professionals and associates between Armadale (Isle of Skye) and each of the Small Isles of Eigg, Isle of Rum, Isle of Muck and Isle of Canna. The charter service will be on a regular all year round.

Renewal: Two (2) year contract with the option to extend for a further 12 months.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03151f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015830-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£234,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£112,620 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jun 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Mar 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 May 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
NHS Highland
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
INVERNESS
Postcode
IV2 3BW
Postcode Area
Inverness
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
TLM6 Highlands and Islands
Local Authority
Highland
Electoral Ward
Inverness South
Westminster Constituency
Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Minch Adventures

Further Information

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