Tender

Provision of Time Charter Passenger Ferry Services

ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL

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Tender

22 Feb 2024 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Orkney Islands Council has initiated a tender process for the Provision of Time Charter Passenger Ferry Services. The contract involves the operation of a passenger ferry service on lifeline routes as a contingency planning arrangement. The tender deadline is on 26th March 2024, with the bid opening scheduled for the same day in TEAMS. The contract value is £330,000 GBP, and interested businesses can find more information on Public Contracts Scotland.

This tender by the Orkney Islands Council presents an opportunity for businesses offering maritime transportation services to compete for a substantial ferry service contract. Companies specialising in passenger ferry operations and emergency response services in the maritime sector are well-suited to participate. The procurement method is open, allowing fair competition, with the contract period lasting for four years and potential renewal options. Interested parties should review the tender documentation carefully for submission details and criteria.

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Notice Title

Provision of Time Charter Passenger Ferry Services

Notice Description

Orkney Islands Council (the Authority) on behalf of Orkney Ferries Limited as the client has a requirement for the operation of a time charter passenger ferry service on a number of lifeline routes as a contingency planning arrangement.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Orkney Islands Council (the Authority) on behalf of Orkney Ferries Limited as the client has a requirement for the operation of a time charter passenger ferry service on a number of lifeline routes as a contingency planning arrangement. This service will be utilised when Orkney Ferries's designated vessel for its lifeline route/s are not available due to refit or on an emergency basis leading to the requirement for an alternative vessel and crew to be made available at short notice. A framework for the appointment of suppliers/contractors to meet this requirement to cover four different ferry service routes is to be established to enable short notice variable contracts to be commissioned as and when required within the period of the four years duration of the contract. More information on Orkney Ferries can be found at https://www.orkneyferries.co.uk/. Framework being establish with call offs as required.

Options: Route 1 - Westray to Papa Westray Route - 12 passengers - 12 week renewal period. Route 2 - Graemsay to Stromness Route - 12 passengers Route 3 - Kirkwall to Shapinsay - 12 passengers Route 4 - Rousay, Egilsay and Wyre - 12 passengers The above routes are the main routes anticipated at this stage however there may be occasions when there is a requirement to provide other charter passenger ferry and small cargo services for additional routes as part of Orkney Ferries overall service contingency planning.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000753551
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB499345
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services


CPV Codes

63726400 - Ship chartering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£330,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£330,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Feb 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Mar 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
September 2027

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL
Contact Name
Rosemary Colsell
Contact Email
rosemary.colsell@orkney.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1856873535

Buyer Location

Locality
KIRKWALL
Postcode
KW15 1NY
Post Town
Kirkwall
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
TLM65 Orkney Islands

Local Authority
Orkney Islands
Electoral Ward
Kirkwall East
Westminster Constituency
Orkney and Shetland

Further Information

Notice Documents

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