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Invitation to Tender - Pilot Boat design and build

PETERHEAD PORT AUTHORITY

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17 Nov 2025 at 16:43

Summary of the contracting process

Peterhead Port Authority, a Trust Port and the Statutory Harbour Authority for Peterhead Port in the United Kingdom, is currently in the tender stage of a public procurement process for the design, construction, testing, and delivery of a fully operational Pilot Boat, approximately 15 metres in length. This procurement falls under the industry category of "Ships and boats" and is classified as a goods procurement. The procurement process follows an open procedure, and the deadline for submitting tenders has been extended to 16th January 2026 due to public holidays. Interested suppliers are required to submit tenders electronically by this date, with the award period beginning on 13th January 2026.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in marine vessel design and construction, particularly those with experience in building Pilot Boats or specialised boats. Companies that can demonstrate previous experience in designing and delivering pilot cutters, along with strong project planning and sustainability credentials, will be well positioned to compete. This procurement not only emphasises technical quality and experience but also the overall contract price and payment terms, presenting a comprehensive growth opportunity for businesses in the marine and shipbuilding industries. The awarded contract, which runs from March 2026 to August 2027, promises continued business and potential partnership with Peterhead Port Authority, fostering long-term growth and industry connections.

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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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e2ca
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081379-2025
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

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
10 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
29 Mar 2026 - 30 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
PETERHEAD PORT AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
tender@peterheadport.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1779483620

Buyer Location

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

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