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Port of Aberdeen - Procurement of Pilot Boat(s)

PORT OF ABERDEEN

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03 Nov 2025 at 15:42

Summary of the contracting process

The Port of Aberdeen is seeking to procure up to two new pilot boats as part of an active tender process aimed at enhancing safety and operational efficiency within its harbour areas. This procurement falls under the "Ships and boats" category and is classified as goods procurement, with a budget of £2,800,000. The tender process is currently in the 'Tender' stage, using an open procurement method, and the final date for submissions is set for 15th December 2025. The anticipated contract period will commence on 2nd March 2026 and conclude on 27th August 2027. Located in Aberdeen, Scotland, the Port of Aberdeen constitutes the buying organisation, with a commitment towards sustainability by supporting net-zero targets for 2040.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for shipbuilding and marine engineering firms, especially those capable of delivering high-quality and technologically advanced vessels enriched with capabilities for pilotage duties and environmentally sustainable features. Companies with expertise in crafting vessels with superior stability and seakeeping abilities, suitable for operating in various weather conditions, would find this opportunity profoundly beneficial for business growth. Additionally, organisations with experience in integrating fuel-saving technologies and enhancing safety and crew welfare standards in vessel design will be well-suited to compete in this procurement process.

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Notice Title

Port of Aberdeen - Procurement of Pilot Boat(s)

Notice Description

Aberdeen Harbour Board, operating as Port of Aberdeen, is the Statutory Harbour Authority and Competent Harbour Authority. Safe, modern and efficient pilot vessels are considered of key importance for ongoing successful operations at Port of Aberdeen. Port of Aberdeen has a requirement for up to two new pilot boats, to provide a safe and reliable pilotage service across the port harbour areas. The vessels will be required to carry out pilotage duties, hydrographic survey work, push pull work as required, and corporate trips as required.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Aberdeen Harbour Board, operating as Port of Aberdeen, is the Statutory Harbour Authority and Competent Harbour Authority. Safe, modern and efficient pilot vessels are considered of key importance for ongoing successful operations at Port of Aberdeen. Port of Aberdeen has a requirement for up to two new pilot boats, to provide a safe and reliable pilotage service across the port harbour areas. The vessels will be required to carry out pilotage duties, hydrographic survey work, push pull work as required, and corporate trips as required. The vessels will operate in all seasons and weather conditions so must have exceptional stability, strength and seakeeping abilities with operating parameters that maximise safe and comfortable operations. Port of Aberdeen has ambitious Net Zero targets for 2040, and this procurement process is intended to support the introduction of less carbon intensive assets which will help reduce current and future Scope 1 emissions. Operational and technological enhancements including fuel-saving technology, safety and crew welfare are of key importance.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d931
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070546-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34500000 - Ships and boats

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Mar 2026 - 27 Aug 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
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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