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Invitation to Tender - Pilot Boat design and build

Peterhead Port Authority

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by the Peterhead Port Authority focuses on their requirement for a contract to design and build a Pilot Boat. As the main buyer, Peterhead Port Authority, located in Peterhead, Scotland, represents the Statutory Harbour Authority for the port. The procurement, classified under the ships and boats industry category, involves the design, building, testing, and delivery of a fully operational and seaworthy Pilot Boat, approximately 15m in length. The process began with an open procedure, covering goods in the UK. Initially active, the tender's status is now complete, with the relevant award marked as active as of 21st May 2026. Key milestones included the tender opening on 13th January 2026 and the contract signing on 18th May 2026. Initially, the submission deadline was extended to 16th January 2026 due to public holidays over Christmas and New Year.

This contract offers significant opportunities for shipbuilding companies engaged in the design and construction of marine patrol vessels and specialised boats, including ship-piloting services. Businesses with a track record in delivering services that meet technical and operational maritime standards, especially those compliant with the Workboat Code Edition 3, would be well-suited for this procurement opportunity. Participating in such a tender could lead to further collaborations and contracts while enhancing the organisation's portfolio. The open procurement method ensures a competitive process where innovative and cost-efficient bids have an increased chance of success, promoting business growth in the marine construction industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Invitation to Tender - Pilot Boat design and build

Notice Description

Peterhead Port Authority is a Trust Port and the Statutory Harbour Authority for Peterhead Port. It has a requirement for a contractor to design, build, test, and deliver a fully operational and seaworthy Pilot Boat (approx. 15m LOA) to meet technical and operational requirements detailed in the Procurement Documents. The vessel shall comply with the latest version of the Workboat Code Edition 3, be Coded on delivery and include a Pilot Boat Endorsement.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Invitation to Tender - and see Section II 1.4 above. Additional information: NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e2ca
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047064-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

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

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 May 20263 months ago
Contract Period
30 Mar 2026 - 30 Aug 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Peterhead Port Authority
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PETERHEAD
Postcode
AB42 1DW
Postcode Area
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
Aberdeenshire
Electoral Ward
Peterhead North and Rattray
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeenshire North and Moray East

Further Information

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