Planning

Request for Information - Pilot Boat(s)

PORT OF ABERDEEN

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Planning

23 Jun 2025 at 00:00

OJEU - F4 - Prior Information Notice (Utilities)
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is initiated by the Port of Aberdeen, a central purchasing body and statutory harbour authority, for the acquisition of up to two new pilot boats. Categorised under port-related activities, this procurement falls within the goods industry and is located at the Port of Aberdeen, region UKM50. As of 23rd June 2025, the process is in the planning stage, with a Request for Information to assess market capabilities. The procurement is valued at £2,800,000 and aims to ensure a safe and reliable pilotage service within the port district. Interested business entities are encouraged to express interest and gather more information on the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in maritime goods, particularly those with experience in manufacturing or supplying pilot boats, to engage with a major UK port authority. Businesses with expertise in maritime safety and technical solutions can leverage this procurement to expand their operations and establish a presence in the regional port sector. Engagement in this market assessment stage allows potential suppliers to influence future tender specifications and demonstrate their competitive edge in delivering high-quality, innovative solutions. The procurement process, in its planning stage, offers businesses a pre-competitive chance to align their offerings with the key deliverables and articulate risk management strategies effectively.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Request for Information - Pilot Boat(s)

Notice Description

Aberdeen Harbour Board, operating as Port of Aberdeen, is the Statutory Harbour Authority and Competent Harbour Authority. Port of Aberdeen has a requirement for up to two new pilot boats, to provide a safe and reliable pilotage service within the port district.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This RFI forms a part of a market assessment and is not part of any competitive procedure. The information provided in response to this RFI needs to be sufficient to determine that there is a viable technical solution that can meet the key contract deliverables as set out in the documentation package and should also include an outline of how you will manage any potential risks and opportunities throughout the project delivery process.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000802377
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN533079
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F4 - Prior Information Notice (Utilities)
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
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

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

CPV Codes

34500000 - Ships and boats

34511100 - Marine patrol vessels

34520000 - Boats

34521000 - Specialised boats

63722000 - Ship-piloting services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,800,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
24 Jun 2025Expired
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
PORT OF ABERDEEN
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial@portofaberdeen.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1224597000

Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB11 5SS
Post Town
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
George St/Harbour
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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