Award

SC23007 - Gravesend to Tilbury Ferry Service

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

05 Jul 2024 at 16:03

Tender

22 May 2023 at 13:41

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the contract titled "SC23007 - Gravesend to Tilbury Ferry Service" is run by Kent County Council. The contract falls under the services industry category and involves the provision of a foot passenger ferry service connecting Kent with Essex. The procurement stage is cancelled, with a focus on quality criteria in the tender evaluation process. The procurement method used is a competitive procedure with negotiation.

This tender opportunity presents a chance for businesses in the transport services sector to engage in providing ferry services between Gravesend and Tilbury. Companies with expertise in operating passenger ferry services and a focus on environmental sustainability and passenger experience would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The contract details include specific objectives for service provision and opportunities for exploring additional services and accessibility improvements.

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Notice Title

SC23007 - Gravesend to Tilbury Ferry Service

Notice Description

This requirement is for the provision of a Gravesend to Tilbury foot passenger ferry service promoted by Kent County Council and Thurrock Council which connects Kent with Essex, providing links for education, social and employment purposes.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Gravesend to Tilbury ferry Service is an initiative promoted by Kent County Council and Thurrock Council. This ferry service has a history dating back to the 13th century. The Councils objectives for the ferry Service are as follows: - the provision of a passenger ferry service between Gravesend and Tilbury, using nominated landing stages. - compliance with all statutory requirements of operating a passenger ferry service in UK categorised waters; and - to explore the provision of a vessel with enhanced levels of accessibility, improved environmental credentials, a high-quality passenger experience and a high-quality appearance. - to explore the provision of additional services / sailings e.g., the operation of a Sunday service and additional evening or earlier journeys. The terminal points are based in Gravesend, Kent and Tilbury, Essex. The service will use the Town Pier pontoon at Gravesend and the Port of Tilbury landing stage. The landing stages are owned and managed by Collins River Enterprises Ltd and the Port of Tilbury respectively. Kent County Council and Thurrock Council will ensure that the necessary rights exist for the operator to access the landing stages, including covering the costs of any applicable access rights or departure fees.

Renewal: Initial Contract Term: 4 years and 5 months (53 months) Contract Extension: 1 + 1 years (12 + 12 months)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03ce4a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020683-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jun 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Unsuccessful
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KENT COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Miss Laura Garay
Contact Email
sccommercialteam@kent.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MAIDSTONE
Postcode
ME14 1XQ
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
TLJ4 Kent

Local Authority
Maidstone
Electoral Ward
Penenden Heath
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

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