Supply of Vessel

SHETLAND ISLANDS COUNCIL

There is 1 contract in this contracting process.

Summary of the contracting process

The Shetland Islands Council is seeking tenders for the supply of a new vessel, valued at GBP 5.7 million, which will be used as part of the Fair Isle Ferry Replacement Project. The procurement process, which is currently in the tender stage, involves the construction of an MCA workboat code compliant steel monohull vessel with a capacity for 12 passengers. The vessel must be delivered within 540 days of contract award and handed over at the supplier's yard or another agreed location. Interested parties must submit their tenders by 4th October 2024, strictly adhering to the requirements outlined in the Single Procurement Document (SPD) and related procurement documents.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for shipbuilders and maritime engineering firms experienced in constructing passenger vessels. Companies with a minimum annual turnover of GBP 7 million and the ability to provide necessary financial and technical documentation are well-suited to compete. Moreover, the tender supports community benefits such as targeted recruitment, skills training, supply chain development, and community engagement, making it an attractive proposition for businesses committed to corporate social responsibility. The procurement follows an open procedure under the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015, ensuring a transparent and competitive bidding process.

beta This is an AI-generated summary 🚀

How useful is this summary?

Tender

Supply of Vessel

SHETLAND ISLANDS COUNCIL

Contract Timeline

Publication Date

3rd September 2024 15:28:00 PM

Tender Deadline

4th October 2024 11:00:00 AM 23 days remaining
Contract Summary

Tenders are sought from interested parties to supply to Shetland Islands Council a new vessel in accordance with the Specification of Requirements and in the timescale detailed in the Invitation to Tender documents. The requirement is for an MCA workboat code compliant new build steel monohull vessel with 12 passenger capacity.
Contract Details

Open Contracting ID

ocds-h6vhtk-0497d7

Publication Source

Find a Tender Service

Procurement Stage

Tender

Procurement Method

Open

Procurement Method Details

Open Procedure

Procurement Category

Goods

Tender Suitability

Framework / DPS
Contract Classification

CPV Code(s)

34500000

CPV Division(s)

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
Awarding Authority

SHETLAND ISLANDS COUNCIL

Buyer Name

Graeme MacDonald - Procurement Manager

Buyer Email

contract.admin@shetland.gov.uk

Buyer Phone

+44 1595744595

Buyer Address

8 North Ness Business Park

Lerwick

ZE1 0LZ

United Kingdom

View contract on Find a Tender Service

Supply of Vessel

SHETLAND ISLANDS COUNCIL

Contract Timeline

Contract Summary

Contract Details

Contract Classification

Awarding Authority