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Supply of Second Hand Vessel

ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Summary of the contracting process

Orkney Islands Council is overseeing the procurement process for the supply of a second-hand vessel to be utilised by Orkney Ferries Limited, supporting lifeline designated ferry services. Situated in Kirkwall, Orkney Islands, the procurement falls under the industry category of transportation equipment, specifically targeting marine vessels (CPV codes 34512000, 34521000). The initial tender phase commenced on 5th April 2024 and concluded on 6th May 2024, with the subsequent award issued on 12th September 2024. The procurement employed an open procedure, inviting competitive bids through electronic submissions, and selected Groats Charters as the supplier. The contract, valued at £280,000, is active and necessitated swift delivery within one month of the award date.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in maritime vessels and equipment. Suppliers capable of providing high-quality second-hand vessels suitable for ferry operations will find ample growth prospects through such public contracts. Small and medium-sized enterprises, such as Groats Charters, which secured this contract, demonstrate that market entry and success are attainable through competitive tendering processes. Businesses with expertise in refurbishing and retrofitting marine vessels to meet specific operational requirements are exceptionally well-suited to compete in similar future tenders, positioning themselves for further collaboration with regional authorities like the Orkney Islands Council.

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Notice Title

Supply of Second Hand Vessel

Notice Description

Orkney Islands Council (the Authority) on behalf of Orkney Ferries Limited as the client has a requirement to purchase a second hand vessel to be used as part of the fleet in the operation of the lifeline designated ferry services.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Orkney Islands Council (the Authority) on behalf of Orkney Ferries Limited as the client has a requirement to purchase a second hand vessel to be used as part of the fleet in the operation of the lifeline designated ferry services. The second hand Vessel will be required to be suitable to service Orkney Ferry routes as per published daily timetables and for any other ad hoc or emergency arrangements.. The anticipated Contract Duration from award of Contract to delivery of the vessel, will be one month.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000762751
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR525433
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

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

34521000 - Specialised boats

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£350,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£350,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£280,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 May 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Sep 20241 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
ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GROATS CHARTERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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