Notice Information
Notice Title
Royal Charter Vessel Replacement
Notice Description
For full details in relation to subject matter of this procurement, please refer to the scope and specification document named Royal Charter Vessel Replacement, scope and specification which is included as part of the tender documentation on the Portal. In summary, Peel Ports are looking to award up to a 2 year fixed term Agreement (with an additional 12 month warranty), to 1 (one) successful Tenderer. Peel Ports are looking to replace its current survey vessel (Royal Charter) which is approaching end of life and facilitate the modal shift from aged specifications to a high-spec performing vessel with capabilities for the company's enhanced hydrographic survey offering. The scope associated with this opportunity is summarised below but not limited to; * A versatile and multi-functional vessel, dedicated to afloat survey operations and is capable to facilitate hydrographic survey duties and personnel transportation. * An ability to reach the required speed, carry and handle the required weight and provide sufficient space for crew, surveyors and equipment. * The capacity to provide good ride quality, safety and protection from extreme conditions. * The design and construction of the hull structure shall provide strength for the safe operation of the vessel, at its service draught and maximum service speed, to withstand the sea and weather conditions likely to be encountered in the intended area category of operation. * Fully conform in all aspects to the current version of the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) Workboat Code Edition 3, The safety of small workboats and pilot boats - a Code of Practice and is to be capable of being coded to area category 2 waters. (Categories of Operation) * Hull form is preferred to be that of a twin hull "catamaran" type. * The vessel shall be in the range of 13 metres to 17 metres. * The vessels draft should be between one (1) and two (2) metres. * The vessel shall be capable of undertaking surveying activities at speeds of 5 knots whilst having steerage way, also achieving 20 knots+ upon transits. * Vessel shall have the ability to carry 12 persons with seating, plus all other loadings as specified.
Planning Information
Peel Ports Marine Procurement is seeking to engage with the market to explore supplier interest and commercial acumen regarding the potential procurement of a new survey boat. This engagement aims to inform the development of the final procurement strategy and specification. Location: Port of Liverpool, Mersey. Scope of Engagement • Purpose: This PMEN serves as a preliminary market engagement to: I. Gauge market interest in supplying a survey boat meeting Peel Ports' specifications per section (k). II. Gather supplier insights into current market capabilities, innovative technologies, and potential commercial models. III. Inform the development of the final technical specifications and evaluation criteria. IV. Identify potential risks and opportunities associated with the procurement. • Areas of Interest: I. Technical specifications of survey boats suitable for port operations (including hull design, survey equipment integration, and performance capabilities). II. Availability of relevant survey equipment and software. iii. Delivery timelines and logistics. iV. Potential commercial models (e.g., outright purchase, lease options). Vi. Sustainability considerations. • Engagement Activities: I. Requests for information (RFIs) or questionnaires. II. One-to-one meetings with interested suppliers who demonstrate a strong likelihood of being able to meet our specification
Notice Details
Publication & Lifecycle
- Open Contracting ID
- ocds-h6vhtk-04fc9f
- Publication Source
- Find A Tender Service
- Latest Notice
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058674-2025
- Current Stage
- Tender
- All Stages
- Planning, Tender
Procurement Classification
- Notice Type
- UK4 - Tender Notice
- Procurement Type
- Standard
- Procurement Category
- Goods
- Procurement Method
- Open
- Procurement Method Details
- Competitive flexible procedure
- Tender Suitability
- SME
- Awardee Scale
- Not specified
Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)
- CPV Divisions
34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
-
- CPV Codes
34500000 - Ships and boats
34513550 - Survey vessels
34520000 - Boats
34521000 - Specialised boats
Notice Value(s)
- Tender Value
- £2,000,000 £1M-£10M
- Lots Value
- £2,000,000 £1M-£10M
- Awards Value
- Not specified
- Contracts Value
- Not specified
Notice Dates
- Publication Date
- 22 Sep 20252 months ago
- Submission Deadline
- 20 Oct 2025Expired
- Future Notice Date
- 9 Jun 2025Expired
- Award Date
- Not specified
- Contract Period
- 6 Mar 2026 - 5 Mar 2028 2-3 years
- Recurrence
- Not specified
Notice Status
- Tender Status
- Active
- Lots Status
- Active
- Awards Status
- Not Specified
- Contracts Status
- Not Specified
Buyer & Supplier
Contracting Authority (Buyer)
- Main Buyer
- THE MERSEY DOCKS AND HARBOUR COMPANY
- Additional Buyers
- Contact Name
- Melissa Rimmer
- Contact Email
- melissa.rimmer@peelports.com
- Contact Phone
- +44 01519496078
Buyer Location
- Locality
- LIVERPOOL
- Postcode
- L21 1LA
- Post Town
- Liverpool
- Country
- England
-
- Major Region (ITL 1)
- TLD North West (England)
- Basic Region (ITL 2)
- TLD7 Merseyside
- Small Region (ITL 3)
- TLD73 Sefton
- Delivery Location
- TLD7 Merseyside
-
- Local Authority
- Sefton
- Electoral Ward
- Church
- Westminster Constituency
- Bootle
Further Information
Notice Documents
-
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058674-2025
22nd September 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender -
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012786-2025
3rd April 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)
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