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Hire of Tugs

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government recently completed a public procurement process titled "Hire of Tugs," aimed at securing tug services in response to a propulsion issue with the MRV Scotia vessel. This contract falls under the services category for general public services and was initiated on 1st August 2022. The contract was active as of 1st March 2022, with a total value of £38,000. The procurement method was limited, executed without prior publication of a call for competition, due to the specialised nature of the service required and the urgency of the situation at Aberdeen harbour, where the tugs were necessary for safe manoeuvring of the damaged vessel.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in maritime services, particularly those that provide tugboat operations. Companies with the capability to respond quickly to urgent requests and maintain operational safety within harbour environments will find themselves well-suited to compete for similar contracts in the future. The procurement process illustrated a reliance on local expertise, as only one tug company operates within the Aberdeen harbour area, which may encourage SMEs in this sector to consider expanding their service offerings or explore partnerships to fulfil similar needs in the maritime industry.

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Notice Title

Hire of Tugs

Notice Description

Due to breakage in propulsion thrust block of MRV Scotia, tugs were designated to patrol the vessel across the harbour into dry dock in Aberdeen harbour for safety reasons.

Lot Information

Lot 1

MRV Scotia thrust power block was broken. Aberdeen harbour board stipulated that any movement by the vessel had to be done so by tugs shadowing the vessel in case it got into trouble. Two tugs were hired to accompany the vessel to dry dock at the other side of Aberdeen harbour for where it is currently berthed.

Procurement Information

MRV Scotia thrust power block was broken. Aberdeen harbour board stipulated that any movement by the vessel had to be done so by tugs shadowing the vessel in case it got into trouble. Two tugs were hired to accompany the vessel to dry dock at the other side of Aberdeen harbour for where it is currently berthed. Only one tug company operates within Aberdeen harbour.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000701932
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG455164
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60653000 - Hire of boats with crew

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£38,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Aug 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Mar 20223 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
laura.mackay@gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1412420133

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH1 3DG
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TARGE TOWING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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