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Time Charter Tug Hire - Port of Sullom Voe, Shetland Islands

Shetland Islands Council (Utilities)

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

04 Mar 2025 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Tender

08 Apr 2024 at 01:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Shetland Islands Council (Utilities) has awarded a supply contract for Time Charter Tug Hire at the Port of Sullom Voe, Shetland Islands. The contract, initially set to begin at 09:00 on 27 May 2024, will last for 41 days with an option to extend for an additional 30 days. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure under the Utilities Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2016, and the contract has a total value of GBP 287,750. The tender was completed on 4 March 2025, with the award having been made to Boluda Towage Caledonian Ltd.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses engaged in maritime and towage operations. Companies capable of providing tug hire services that meet specific technical and class specifications, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), can benefit from similar such contracts issued by local authorities. The requirement for detailed qualification criteria, such as financial strength and insurance coverage, indicates that well-established firms are best suited for competing. The nature of the contract also highlights a recurring demand for maritime logistical support, encouraging continuous business growth in this sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Time Charter Tug Hire - Port of Sullom Voe, Shetland Islands

Notice Description

Was a supply contract for the provision of Time Charter Tug Hire of suitable technical specification and class to meet the needs of the Council in Towage operations. The contract will be for a period of 41 days initially (to commence 0900 hours 27 May 2024 with the option to extend for a further 30 days.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Although under threshold, an Open Procedure is being followed in accordance with the Utilities Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2016.. Vessel must be able to operate at the Port of Sullom Voe on 27th May 2024.

Renewal: Option to extend for up to 30 days.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000762042
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR525131
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34513200 - Tug boats

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£287,750 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Mar 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 May 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 May 20242 years ago
Contract Period
27 May 2024 - 1 Jul 2024 1-6 months
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
Shetland Islands Council (Utilities)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LERWICK
Postcode
ZE1 0LZ
Postcode Area
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Boluda Towage Caledonian Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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