Planning

Provision of the Corran Ferry service to The Highland Council - Market Testing Exercise

THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL

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Planning

06 Jan 2020 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Highland Council is initiating a planned procurement process for the "Provision of the Corran Ferry service" as part of a market testing exercise. This service, which is vital in Scotland, carries over 250,000 cars annually and faces operational and financial challenges that threaten its sustainability. The procurement stage for this contract, classified under general public services, is currently in the planning phase, with documents having been published on 8th January 2020. The Council's address is Council Headquarters, Glenurquhart Road, Inverness, IV3 5BX, and prospective suppliers are encouraged to engage through a questionnaire to help inform the future direction of the service.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in ferry services, vessel maintenance, and infrastructure development. Companies involved in crewing operations, fare structuring, and maritime logistics could particularly benefit from this contract. As the Highland Council seeks input from the market, businesses that can demonstrate innovative solutions to ensure the service's long-term viability will be advantageous competitors in this tender process.

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Notice Title

Provision of the Corran Ferry service to The Highland Council - Market Testing Exercise

Notice Description

The Corran Ferry is operated by the Highland Council and is the busiest single vessel vehicle route in Scotland carrying over 250,000 cars per year. In recent years, a number of operational, financial and other challenges have emerged which present both short and long-term threats to the future sustainability and viability of the service. We are contacting prospective contractors to give market notice that a procurement for the ferry service may be coming forward. This PIN is only intended to commence preliminary market engagement and to obtain clarity on what the market thinks is appropriate in terms of - 1. Vessels and refit / relief / breakdown cover 2. Slipways and infrastructure 3. Crewing model 4. Fares structure We are attaching a questionnaire to seek the views of suppliers and potential suppliers of ferry services to the Highland Council that will be used by the Highland Council to determine the future provision of the Corran ferry service.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Corran Ferry is operated by the Highland Council and is the busiest single vessel vehicle route in Scotland carrying over 250,000 cars per year. In recent years, a number of operational, financial and other challenges have emerged which present both short and long-term threats to the future sustainability and viability of the service. We are contacting prospective contractors to give market notice that a procurement for the ferry service may be coming forward. This PIN is only intended to commence preliminary market engagement and to obtain clarity on what the market thinks is appropriate in terms of - 1. Vessels and refit / relief / breakdown cover 2. Slipways and infrastructure 3. Crewing model 4. Fares structure We are attaching a questionnaire to seek the views of suppliers and potential suppliers of ferry services to the Highland Council that will be used by the Highland Council to determine the future provision of the Corran ferry service. PLEASE SEE ATTACHED DOCUMENT

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000609396
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN376498
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

50 - Repair and maintenance services

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

34500000 - Ships and boats

34512000 - Ships and similar vessels for the transport of persons or goods

34512100 - Ferry boats

34953100 - Ferry ramps

50241000 - Repair and maintenance services of ships

50245000 - Upgrading services of ships

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

60100000 - Road transport services

60610000 - Ferry transport services

63720000 - Support services for water transport

63726000 - Miscellaneous water transport support services

63726600 - Ship-operating services

71311200 - Transport systems consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jan 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Jun 2020Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
murray.bain@highland.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1349886606

Buyer Location

Locality
INVERNESS
Postcode
IV3 5BX
Post Town
Inverness
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
TLM6 Highlands and Islands

Local Authority
Highland
Electoral Ward
Inverness West
Westminster Constituency
Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN376498&idx=1
    8th January 2020 - The Highland Council Corran Ferry service - market testing - 06-Jan-2020
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN376498
    Provision of the Corran Ferry service to The Highland Council - Market Testing Exercise - The Corran Ferry is operated by the Highland Council and is the busiest single vessel vehicle route in Scotland carrying over 250,000 cars per year. In recent years, a number of operational, financial and other challenges have emerged which present both short and long-term threats to the future sustainability and viability of the service. We are contacting prospective contractors to give market notice that a procurement for the ferry service may be coming forward. This PIN is only intended to commence preliminary market engagement and to obtain clarity on what the market thinks is appropriate in terms of - 1. Vessels and refit / relief / breakdown cover 2. Slipways and infrastructure 3. Crewing model 4. Fares structure We are attaching a questionnaire to seek the views of suppliers and potential suppliers of ferry services to the Highland Council that will be used by the Highland Council to determine the future provision of the Corran ferry service.

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