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

SHETLAND ISLANDS COUNCIL (UTILITIES)

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Summary of the contracting process

Shetland Islands Council (Utilities) has completed the procurement process for the Time Charter Tug Hire at the Port of Sullom Voe in the Shetland Islands, under the tender reference PH/02/25. The contract, valued initially at £350,000, had begun with an open procurement procedure. It required a vessel of suitable technical specification and class for towage operations for a period of 50 days starting from 27 March 2025, with an option to extend for an additional 14 days. The procurement included critical dates, such as the tender period ending on 11 March 2025 and the subsequent award period commencing the same day.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses in the maritime and ship chartering sectors, particularly those capable of providing vessels and services that meet the stringent technical requirements. The procurement method was open, allowing for broad competition, and submissions were sought from shipbrokers and vessel owners, with Targe Towing Ltd securing the contract. Businesses with expertise in towage operations and those able to meet the financial and technical criteria outlined by the council would be well-suited to pursue similar opportunities to expand their market presence within this regional authority's procurement framework.

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Notice Title

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

Notice Description

The type of arrangement is 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 50 days initially (to commence 0900 hours 27 March 2025 with the option to extend for a further 14 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 March 2025.

Renewal: Option to extend for up to 14 days.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000790980
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR526213
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
£350,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
27 Mar 2025 - 30 May 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SHETLAND ISLANDS COUNCIL (UTILITIES)
Contact Name
Mr Graeme MacDonald
Contact Email
contract.admin@shetland.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1595744595

Buyer Location

Locality
LERWICK
Postcode
ZE1 0LZ
Post Town
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

TARGE TOWING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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