Planning

Provision of Relief Vessel to Cover Annual Dry Docking

ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL

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Planning

08 May 2024 at 00:00

OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Argyll and Bute Council, located in Lochgilphead, UK, has initiated a tender process for the provision of a Relief Vessel to cover their annual dry docking program. This procurement falls under the category of services and is currently in the planning stage. The deadline for expressing interest in participating in this tender process is anticipated to be on or after 1st June 2024.

This tender opportunity presents a chance for businesses involved in maritime services to bid for the contract. Companies with experience in providing relief vessel services, particularly those meeting UK regulatory requirements, are well-suited to compete in this procurement process. The Council intends to conduct a competitive open procedure via the Public Contracts Scotland platform, with a focus on selecting suppliers who can meet the outlined service requirements for a three-year initial contract period.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Relief Vessel to Cover Annual Dry Docking

Notice Description

Provision of Relief Vessel to Cover Annual Dry Docking

Lot Information

Lot 1

Argyll & Bute Council intends to initiate a procurement process for the provision of a Relief Vessel during our annual dry docking program. This notice serves to gauge the market interest and as an early announcement to inform potential suppliers about the upcoming tender opportunity. AIMS/REQUIREMENTS OF THE SERVICE: 1) Provide relief vessel cover each year when usual vessel is taken out of service for annual dry docking. Time period 4 to 6 weeks from mid / late March to end April 2) Landing craft / roro vehicle carrying type of vessel capable of carrying HGV loads up to 40 tonnes with max draft 1.2m to allow it to operate in Sound of Islay between slips at Port Askaig, Isle of Islay and Feolin, Isle of Jura 3) Vessel must comply with UK regulatory requirements (UK Load Line Certificate), be in possession of Document of Compliance (DoC) for carriage of dangerous goods and passenger carrying capability of at least 12 persons. 4) Crew on board living on relief vessel is expected with overnight berth alongside at Port Askaig ferry pier. 5) Operating times 7am to 7pm Monday to Saturday and 8am to 7pm Sunday. Bookable 2130hrs sailings option Monday to Saturday. 6) Bare boat charter may be considered CONTRACT DURATION: Initial contract period would be for 3 years. PROCUREMENT PROCEDURE: We intend to conduct a competitive open procurement procedure via PCS with all additional documents, e.g. ITT, Specifications, made available in the subsequent invitation to tender. PARTICIPATION: Interested parties are invited to express their interest in participating in the forth-coming tender process. This PIN is not a formal invitation to tender but serves as an early announcement for the market and to gauge the market interest in the upcoming procedure.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000766096
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY504808
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

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

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

34512700 - Ro-Ro vessels

60610000 - Ferry transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 May 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Jun 2024Expired
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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
elaine.appleby@argyll-bute.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1546604239

Buyer Location

Locality
LOCHGILPHEAD
Postcode
PA31 8RT
Post Town
Paisley
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
TLM63 Lochaber, Skye and Lochalsh, Arran and Cumbrae, and Argyll and Bute
Local Authority
Argyll and Bute
Electoral Ward
Mid Argyll
Westminster Constituency
Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber

Further Information

Notice Documents

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