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Water Shuttle Service

PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL

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29 Apr 2026 at 11:49

Summary of the contracting process

Portsmouth City Council has awarded a contract for the provision of a water shuttle service from Port of Portsmouth International Port (PIP) to Gunwharf Quays, specifically catering to cruise ship passengers. The procurement falls under the services category, emphasising water transport services. This contract, in the award stage as of 29th April 2026, has been signed with SOLENT CRUISES LIMITED, commencing on 11th April 2026 and concluding on 31st December 2026. The procurement method is classified as below threshold, and the contract value is £35,000 GBP. Operations are expected to unfold within the region of Portsmouth, United Kingdom, under the classification of public authority - sub-central government.

This tender presents a significant business opportunity, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) engaged in marine transport and tourism services. Businesses with expertise in passenger transportation and logistical operations in maritime settings are likely to benefit from such contracts, potentially increasing their visibility and clientele in the area. The agreement provides avenues for growth in the transportation services industry, allowing businesses to leverage Portsmouth's vibrant maritime economy and establish themselves as key players in the region's tourism infrastructure.

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Notice Title

Water Shuttle Service

Notice Description

Provision of water shuttle service from PIP to Gunwharf Quays for cruise ship passengers

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068ded
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039162-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60600000 - Water transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£35,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Apr 20261 months ago
Contract Period
10 Apr 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PORTSMOUTH
Postcode
PO1 2AL
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ31 Portsmouth
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Portsmouth
Electoral Ward
Charles Dickens
Westminster Constituency
Portsmouth South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOLENT CRUISES

Further Information

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