Planning

Taxi Transfer Medway

PORT OF SHEERNESS LIMITED

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Planning

11 Apr 2025 at 15:15

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Port of Sheerness Limited, a private utility entity within the Peel Ports Group, has initiated the planning stage for a tender titled "Taxi Transfer Medway" under the services category, focusing on taxi services. This preliminary market engagement aims to inform the market about their future procurement intention and collect information on suppliers' capabilities for providing taxi services to transfer marine pilots across the Medway port. The engagement's key activities include requests for information and one-to-one meetings with potential suppliers. Key dates include the engagement deadline of 5th May 2025, with the actual procurement notice expected on 5th August 2025, and the estimated contract period beginning on 1st April 2026 until 31st March 2029, extendable until 31st March 2031. The project is based in Sheerness, United Kingdom, and aims to ensure the service is operational 24/7, 365 days a year.

This tender represents a significant business opportunity, particularly for taxi service providers that can offer comprehensive, reliable, and flexible transport solutions. Businesses with a strong fleet of well-maintained vehicles, professional and licensed drivers with excellent local knowledge, and advanced dispatch and communication systems will find this tender well-suited to their capabilities. SMEs are specifically mentioned as suitable for this opportunity, with the procurement valuing around GBP 1.4 million, grossing up to GBP 1.7 million. Engaging in this tender can lead to substantial growth by establishing a stable, long-term service provision contract with a prominent utility organisation like Peel Ports, expanding business reach in a strategic location such as the Medway port.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Taxi Transfer Medway

Notice Description

Peel Ports owns and operates six of the UK's most important ports (Port of Liverpool, Heysham Port, Manchester Ship Canal, Medway (Sheerness / Chatham), Clyde port (Greenock, Hunterston, Ardrossan) and Great Yarmouth). It also operates a container terminal in Dublin. Port of Sheerness Limited is conducting pre-market engagement to understand the commercial position and capability of the supply base for the service provision of taxi's to transfer marine pilots across the Medway port, in preparation for a future procurement. A summary of the requirements are detailed below: Scope of Supplier service The future tender process will seek a comprehensive taxi service solution for pilot transfers at the Port of Sheerness, which may include but not be limited to: * 24/7 Availability: Provision of services 365 days a year, including unsociable hours, to meet the demands of vessel arrivals and departures. * Geographic Coverage: Services primarily focused on the Port of Sheerness and its immediate surroundings, including designated pilot boarding/landing locations and potentially local pilot accommodation. * Vehicle Fleet: A fleet of well-maintained, licensed, and appropriate vehicles suitable for transporting individuals and potentially small amounts of pilot equipment safely and comfortably. Consideration may be given to requirements for vehicle types (e.g., saloon cars, multi-passenger vehicles). * Professional Drivers: Experienced, licensed, and vetted drivers with excellent local knowledge, strong communication skills, and a commitment to punctuality, reliability, and safety. Drivers may be required to undergo specific port-related inductions or training. * Efficient Dispatch and Communication: Robust and reliable booking, dispatch, and communication systems to effectively manage service requests, track journeys, and communicate with port personnel and pilots. This may include the use of technology-based solutions. * Performance Monitoring and Reporting: Provision of regular performance data, including journey times, response times, service usage, and key performance indicators (KPIs) as defined by Peel Ports Group.

Planning Information

Peel Ports Marine Procurement intends to conduct a preliminary market engagement to gather information and insights from potential suppliers regarding the provision of a taxi service within Medway to transfer pilots across the Medway port. This engagement will inform the development of the specifications and procurement strategy for a future tender. Location: Sheerness Port Purpose of Engagement This PMEN serves as a preliminary market engagement to: • Inform the market of our future intention to tender for these services. • Gather information on the capabilities, experience, and innovative solutions available from taxi service providers operating in the relevant geographic area. • Understand current market trends and pricing structures for similar service provisions. • Identify potential challenges and opportunities associated with the provision of these services within a port environment. • Refine the scope and requirements for the future tender process based on market feedback. • Identify potential suppliers who may be interested in participating in the future tender. Engagement Activities: • Requests for information (RFIs) or questionnaires. • 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-0501e1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014750-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60120000 - Taxi services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,400,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
5 Aug 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
PORT OF SHEERNESS LIMITED
Contact Name
Peel Ports Sourcing Team
Contact Email
sourcing@peelports.com
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
TLJ4 Kent
Local Authority
Sefton
Electoral Ward
Church
Westminster Constituency
Bootle

Further Information

Notice Documents

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