Award

Kisimul Ferry and Castle Minor Maintenance Services

HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT SCOTLAND

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Award

15 May 2023 at 13:35

Award

15 May 2023 at 13:35

Tender

17 Jan 2023 at 15:20

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement contracting process for the procurement titled "Kisimul Ferry and Castle Minor Maintenance Services" by Historic Environment Scotland (HES) involves the provision of a boat service from Castlebay to Kisimul Castle, including a boatman and site labourer for minor works. This procurement falls under the Water transport services category and is at the award stage. The contract, valued at GBP 60,250, was signed on 15th May 2023. The procurement method used was an open procedure with the main procurement category being services. The location of the service is Isle of Barra, and the buying organization is HES.

This tender offers opportunities for businesses in the water transport services industry to provide ferry services and minor maintenance works. Companies with experience in operating passenger/cargo ferry services, boat maintenance, and health & safety compliance are well-suited to compete. The procurement process has passed the tender stage and is currently in the award stage, with a focus on quality criteria such as relevant skills/qualifications, health and safety standards, and fair work practices alongside pricing considerations. Businesses specialising in water transport services and harbour equipment maintenance are encouraged to explore this opportunity for potential business growth.

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Notice Title

Kisimul Ferry and Castle Minor Maintenance Services

Notice Description

HES requires a boat service from Castlebay to Kisimul Castle using the vessel provided by HES and a site labourer to carry out minor works. To provide a fully trained boatman (Royal Yacht Association or equivalent) to operate a Passenger/Cargo ferry service between Castlebay and Kisimul Castle including a site labourer to carry out minor works (see section 3.7). The boat supplier will be responsible for providing a regular passenger service in line with the agreed schedule of operations to be determined at the start of each seasonal period to and from Castlebay and Kisimul Castle using the vessel provided by HES. See Schedule A: Passenger Service. The Supplier will be responsible for the safe berthing of the vessel at the end of each work period (day). The supplier will be responsible for the fuelling of the vessel as and when required. Regular checks of the vessel (daily) are to be carried out to ensure that the vessel complies with all relevant legislation and is always in a seaworthy condition. All logbooks and check lists are to be completed and maintained as required. All materials, plant, and logbooks will be supplied by HES. Minor servicing will be required, and any failure/defects are to be reported to the HES Contract Administrator (CA) immediately. The supplier will also be responsible for treating the landing jetties with the approved chemicals as required to ensure safe access and egress for the visitors and staff. In addition to the passenger service, 1st October to 31st March the supplier may be required to work to a maximum of 14 hours per week, if agreed in writing by the CA, to ensure the vessel is maintained and fully operational and stored in a safe location over the winter period. In addition the 14 hour week may be used to carry HES staff to and from Kisimul Castle over the winter period. The Supplier will be required to work overtime on an ad-hoc basis.

Lot Information

Lot 1

HES requires a boat service from Castlebay to Kisimul Castle using the vessel provided by HES and a site labourer to carry out minor works. 2To provide a fully trained boatman (Royal Yacht Association or equivalent) to operate a Passenger/Cargo ferry service between Castlebay and Kisimul Castle including a site labourer to carry out minor works (see section 3.7). The boat supplier will be responsible for providing a regular passenger service in line with the agreed schedule of operations to be determined at the start of each seasonal period to and from Castlebay and Kisimul Castle using the vessel provided by HES. See Schedule A: Passenger Service. The Supplier will be responsible for the safe berthing of the vessel at the end of each work period (day). The supplier will be responsible for the fuelling of the vessel as and when required. Regular checks of the vessel (daily) are to be carried out to ensure that the vessel complies with all relevant legislation and is always in a seaworthy condition. All logbooks and check lists are to be completed and maintained as required. All materials, plant, and logbooks will be supplied by HES. Minor servicing will be required, and any failure/defects are to be reported to the HES Contract Administrator (CA) immediately. The supplier will also be responsible for treating the landing jetties with the approved chemicals as required to ensure safe access and egress for the visitors and staff. In addition to the passenger service, 1st October to 31st March the supplier may be required to work to a maximum of 14 hours per week, if agreed in writing by the CA, to ensure the vessel is maintained and fully operational and stored in a safe location over the winter period. In addition the 14 hour week may be used to carry HES staff to and from Kisimul Castle over the winter period. The Supplier will be required to work overtime on an ad-hoc basis. Sailings may be cancelled due to weather. HES will not be charged for hours where sailings have been stood down for the day, if however this is a suspension with the sailing already in service then the part-day charges will stand if different from the principal rates. Should HES require the suspension of sailings for any other operational reason, including but not limited to: staff resourcing, castle maintenance or other significant change, there will be no charge to HES so long as a minimum notice period of 48 hours be provided to the supplier. All Supplier and any of their staff or sub-contractors/labourers that will be working on this Contract, at any point during the contract, must have a Basic Disclosure Certificate from Disclosure Scotland. The Supplier will bear the costs of obtaining the certificates. Staff who are not cleared for Security purposes will not be allowed on site.

Renewal: After the initial contract period of 2 years, there will be an option to extend the contract for a further 2 years to be reviewed annually.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-039839
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013791-2023
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

50 - Repair and maintenance services

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

50246000 - Harbour equipment maintenance services

60600000 - Water transport services

60610000 - Ferry transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£60,250 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 May 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Feb 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 May 20232 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Once all extensions have been used, the tender would be up for renewal in 2027.

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT SCOTLAND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@hes.scot
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH9 1SH
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM64 Na h-Eileanan Siar

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Southside/Newington
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DONALD MACNEIL

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