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Contract Modification (under Regulation 43 Concession Contracts Regulations 2016) to the Quay Management Agreement between Shepherd Offshore Services Limited and Newcastle City Council

NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL

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30 Aug 2022 at 15:39

Summary of the contracting process

The Newcastle City Council has modified its current contract with Shepherd Offshore Services Limited for quay management services. The Council has extended the Contract term by 9.7 years under Regulation 43 of the Concessions Contracts Regulations 2016. This extension does not substantially alter the original contract in terms of services provided, and was supported by technical and financial analysis. The procurement method used was an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition.

This contract modification presents an opportunity for businesses in the port and waterway operation services industry to engage with the Newcastle City Council. Companies offering services related to quay management and associated port activities can position themselves for potential future contract opportunities. Understanding the regulatory framework around concessions contracts can be beneficial for businesses looking to participate in similar procurement processes in the public sector.

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Notice Title

Contract Modification (under Regulation 43 Concession Contracts Regulations 2016) to the Quay Management Agreement between Shepherd Offshore Services Limited and Newcastle City Council

Notice Description

In August 2001, Newcastle City Council ('the Council') awarded a contract to provide a quayside management service to Shepherd Offshore Services Limited ('SOSL'), whereby SOSL operates port activities at Walker Quay ('the Quay') on behalf of the Council ('the Contract'). The Contract term is 25 years from 6 August 2001, and is due to expire on 31 March 2026. SOSL is remunerated solely by receiving a share of the income from operating the Contract. The Council has become aware of the need for considerable remediation works to be carried out to the Quay prior to the expiry of the Contract which is the responsibility of the Council, therefore a contract modification has been made to extend the term of the Contract.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Following the commissioning of a survey of Walker Quay, the Council has become aware of the need for considerable remediation works to be carried out to preserve the structural integrity of the Quay and associated facilities ('the Works'). For safety reasons, the Works are required to be carried out prior to the expiry of the Contract. The Works will not improve the Quay but are necessary maintenance in order to maintain operations at the Quay. The Works will disrupt the normal operations and turnover of the Quay for the remaining term of the Contract to 31 March 2026. As a result, in order to compensate SOSL for losses it will incur as a result of the Works, the Council has entered into an extension of the Contract for a further 9.7 years.

Procurement Information

Explanation in Section VI. Complementary Information.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03642c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024205-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services


CPV Codes

63721000 - Port and waterway operation services and associated services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£265,119,131 £100M-£1B

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Aug 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Aug 200124 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Andrew Richardson
Contact Email
andrew.richardson@newcastle.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1912116936-26936

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE
Postcode
NE1 8QH
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC22 Tyneside

Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Monument
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SHEPHERD OFFSHORE SERVICES

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