Planning

Request for Information - Pilot Boat(s)

PORT OF ABERDEEN

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Planning

23 Jun 2025 at 11:31

Summary of the contracting process

Port of Aberdeen, acting as the Statutory and Competent Harbour Authority, is currently in the planning stage for the procurement process titled "Request for Information - Pilot Boat(s)". Under the goods category and specifically within the ships and boats sector, this opportunity involves acquiring up to two pilot boats to enhance pilotage services at the Port of Aberdeen, located in region UKM50, Aberdeen. The project is expected to have a value of £2,800,000. Although the procurement is in its initial planning phase, interested parties should note that a future notice date is set for 24th June 2025.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in marine vessel manufacturing, particularly those specialising in marine patrol vessels or specialised boats. Companies with the capability to deliver safe, reliable pilot boats that meet the technical requirements set by Port of Aberdeen are encouraged to participate. The procurement process is not part of any competitive procedure, serving instead as a preliminary assessment of market capabilities. Businesses with robust technical solutions and effective risk management strategies suited to deliver on complex maritime service contracts stand in a prime position to benefit from this initiative.

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Notice Title

Request for Information - Pilot Boat(s)

Notice Description

Aberdeen Harbour Board, operating as Port of Aberdeen, is the Statutory Harbour Authority and Competent Harbour Authority. Port of Aberdeen has a requirement for up to two new pilot boats, to provide a safe and reliable pilotage service within the port district.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This RFI forms a part of a market assessment and is not part of any competitive procedure. The information provided in response to this RFI needs to be sufficient to determine that there is a viable technical solution that can meet the key contract deliverables as set out in the documentation package and should also include an outline of how you will manage any potential risks and opportunities throughout the project delivery process.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0551ab
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034362-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services


CPV Codes

34500000 - Ships and boats

34511100 - Marine patrol vessels

34520000 - Boats

34521000 - Specialised boats

63722000 - Ship-piloting services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,800,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
23 Jun 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
PORT OF ABERDEEN
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial@portofaberdeen.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1224597000

Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB11 5SS
Post Town
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire

Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
George St/Harbour
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen South

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