Award

Liverpool Cruise Terminal - Gig Boat Services

LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

18 Apr 2023 at 15:26

Tender

02 Dec 2022 at 13:46

Summary of the contracting process

The Liverpool City Council has completed the procurement process for the Liverpool Cruise Terminal – Gig Boat Services. This opportunity falls under the marine services category and specifically requires the provision of Gig Boat Services at the Liverpool Cruise Terminal. The contract was awarded to Bluepoint Marine Services Ltd on 24th March 2023. The services are expected to cater to 38 ships in 2023, primarily between April and October each year. The gig boats will operate from the Pier Head, and the service includes transportation of rope handlers and mooring operations.

This tender by the Liverpool City Council presents opportunities for marine service providers to offer Gig Boat Services at the Liverpool Cruise Terminal. Businesses well-suited to compete for this contract include marine service companies experienced in operating gig boats and providing associated crew services. The contract value is £150,560.94, and the procurement method used was an open procedure. Interested businesses should review the specific operational requirements and certifications needed to meet the Port Authority's standards for Gig Boat operations at the Liverpool Cruise Terminal.

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Notice Title

Liverpool Cruise Terminal - Gig Boat Services

Notice Description

A Supplier is required to provide a Gig Boat Service to any ships who require to use the mooring dolphin piles at Liverpool Cruise Terminal (LCT), Pier Head. A Gig Boat Service will be used for ships that require to use the mooring dolphins (typically 230m+ LOA). Currently, 38 ships requiring a Gig Boat Service are planned for 2023, but this is subject to change. A Gig Boat typical Gig Boat staffing provision will be 1 x Coxswain and 1 x Deck Hand. Permissions and Certifications The successful Supplier must have authority from the Port Authority to conduct Gig Boat operations on the River Mersey and in association with LCT. Gig Boats Crews must hold all the relevant certification as appropriate for Gig Boat operations at LCT. Gig Boat Crews must be provided with all relevant PPE clothing and equipment. Nominated Gig Boat(s) must be suitably MCA coded and be equipped as necessary to undertake Gig Boat operations at LCT. An alternative, non-MCA, coding standard in relation to Gig Boat requirements / crew certification will be permitted if acceptable to the Harbour Authority for the purposes of Gig Boat operations at LCT.

Lot Information

Lot 1

A Supplier is required to provide a Gig Boat Service to any ships who require to use the mooring dolphin piles at Liverpool Cruise Terminal (LCT), Pier Head. A Gig Boat Service will be used for ships that require to use the mooring dolphins (typically 230m+ LOA). Currently, 38 ships requiring a Gig Boat Service are planned for 2023, but this is subject to change. A Gig Boat typical Gig Boat staffing provision will be 1 x Coxswain and 1 x Deck Hand. Permissions and Certifications The successful Supplier must have authority from the Port Authority to conduct Gig Boat operations on the River Mersey and in association with LCT. Gig Boats Crews must hold all the relevant certification as appropriate for Gig Boat operations at LCT. Gig Boat Crews must be provided with all relevant PPE clothing and equipment. Nominated Gig Boat(s) must be suitably MCA coded and be equipped as necessary to undertake Gig Boat operations at LCT. An alternative, non-MCA, coding standard in relation to Gig Boat requirements / crew certification will be permitted if acceptable to the Harbour Authority for the purposes of Gig Boat operations at LCT. Operational Requirements A Gig Boat Service will typically be required to transport up to 6 Rope handlers (4 Dolphin Operators and 2 Gig Boat Rope handlers) from the LCT berth to and from the mooring posts and to transfer lines from the ship to the mooring posts. A Gig Boat Service will be required during both mooring and slipping operations. A typical Gig Boat staffing provision will be 1 x Coxswain and 1 x Deck Hand. Time of Operation The Cruise Season usually commences in April and runs through to December each year, however vessels requiring Gig Boat services could present themselves at any time during the year. Examples of out of season Gig Boat operations could be visits Naval Vessels or Working Vessel traffic. Gig Boat Services will predominantly be required between April and October each year.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-038a36
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011147-2023
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

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

98360000 - Marine services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£150,560 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Apr 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jan 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Mar 20232 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
LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Mr Greg Nixon
Contact Email
greg.nixon2@liverpool.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1512330591

Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 1DS
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
TLD7 Merseyside

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Waterfront South
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BLUEPOINT MARINE SERVICES

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