Award

Operation of Inter Island Ferry Service between Shetland Mainland and Foula

SHETLAND ISLANDS COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

17 Jan 2017 at 00:00

Tender

04 Nov 2016 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Shetland Islands Council is seeking to award a contract for the operation of the Inter Island Ferry Service between Shetland Mainland and the island of Foula. The procurement process is currently at the contract award stage, with the contract having been signed on 21 December 2016. The tender was initiated as an open procedure and falls under the services category, specifically for ferry operations. The contract period is set to run from 1 April 2017 until 31 March 2021, indicating that the service is designed to be long-term, with opportunities for renewal potentially included in the tender documents.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for growth among businesses in the maritime and transport sectors, particularly those experienced in operating passenger and freight ferry services. Companies that can demonstrate relevant technical capabilities and financial stability, such as those with previous experience in similar contracts and the necessary insurance coverages, would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. The requirement for the use of the existing ferry vessel, M.V. New Advance, along with maintenance responsibilities, further defines the operational scope for prospective bidders.

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Notice Title

Operation of Inter Island Ferry Service between Shetland Mainland and Foula

Notice Description

Operation of a ferry service between Shetland mainland and the island of Foula.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The service consists of the operation of Inter-Island ferry service between Shetland mainland and Foula.

Renewal: Options for renewals will be included in the Tender Document.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000468437
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN270091
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60610000 - Ferry transport services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jan 20179 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Dec 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Dec 20169 years ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2017 - 31 Mar 2021 4-5 years
Recurrence
48 months

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SHETLAND ISLANDS COUNCIL
Contact Name
Colin Black
Contact Email
contract.admin@shetland.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1595744595

Buyer Location

Locality
LERWICK
Postcode
ZE1 0HB
Post Town
Lerwick
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM66 Shetland Islands

Local Authority
Shetland Islands
Electoral Ward
Lerwick North and Bressay
Westminster Constituency
Orkney and Shetland

Further Information

Notice Documents

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