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Northern Isles Ferry Services

Transport Scotland

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

30 Apr 2020 at 01:00

OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

25 Sep 2018 at 01:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Transport Scotland is conducting a tender process for the Northern Isles Ferry Services, aimed at providing critical public transport services to and from harbours in Aberdeen, Kirkwall, Lerwick, Scrabster, and Stromness. The procurement is currently in the Award stage, with the contract value estimated at £370 million to be executed over a period of up to eight years. The contract, which requires a mobilisation period before operation, involves providing five vessels, which include three RoPax passenger vessels and two RoRo freighters. The tender was initiated on 30th April 2020, with significant aspects covered in electronic submissions through the Public Contracts Scotland portal.

This contract represents a considerable opportunity for businesses within the marine transport and logistics sectors, particularly those with experience in operating ferry services and managing maritime cabotage. Companies that can demonstrate technical capacity and financial robustness, including quality, environmental, and health and safety management systems, are well-positioned to compete for this contract. Additionally, organisations with the ability to scale operations to align with potential future expansions of service routes will find this tender particularly relevant as it opens doors to additional contracts and collaborations within the Northern Isles region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Northern Isles Ferry Services

Notice Description

Provision of public services in relation to Northern Isles Ferry Services to or from harbours located at Aberdeen, Kirkwall, Lerwick, Scrabster and Stromness. The services shall comprise of five vessels (3 RoPax passenger vessels and 2 RoRo freighters) to deliver the Ferry Services. Further information on Transport Scotland can be accessed through the Transport Scotland website at: www.transportscotland.gov.uk

Lot Information

Lot 1

Scottish Ministers have executed a new contract for the provision of the Ferry Services in relation to the operation of passenger, vehicle and freight services in the Northern Isles. This will replace the existing public services contract which was extended to 30 June 2020. The Contract will require a mobilisation period prior to operation of replacement services in 30 June 2020 . The duration of the Contract will be for a maximum of 8 years (6 years + 2 years). The Principal Service is a subsidy for the Northern Isles Ferry Services for foot passengers, freight and vehicles. The services will comprise of five vessels (3 RoPax passenger vessels and 2 RoRo freighters) to deliver the Ferry Services. The 5 existing vessels are available on equal commercial terms to participants under a Bareboat Charterparty arrangement. The Scottish Ministers may seek to introduce additional tonnage on the routes and/or additional routes within the geographic area of the Northern Isles, during the period of Contract, to provide additional capacity dependent on future service demand.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Options: Introduction of additional tonnage and/or additional routes

Renewal: The Contract shall commence 31 October 2019 (14:01 hrs). The Contract has a maximum period of 8 years (6+2). The contract shall incorporate a review consisting of a base case recalculation before the end of year 6. If there is a positive outcome to the review, the Contract can continue for the final 2 years.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000548727
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY386062
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60600000 - Water transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£370,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
£370,000,000 £100M-£1B
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£349,564,798 £100M-£1B

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Apr 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Oct 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Apr 20206 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Transport Scotland
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G4 0HF
Postcode Area
Glasgow
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire, TLM6 Highlands and Islands, TLM65 Orkney Islands, TLM66 Shetland Islands
Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Serco Ltd

Further Information

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