Tender

Time Charter Tug Hire May 2026

SHETLAND ISLANDS COUNCIL (UTILITIES)

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Tender

24 Mar 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The "Time Charter Tug Hire May 2026" contract is currently in the tender stage, initiated by Shetland Islands Council (Utilities). This procurement invites businesses to submit proposals for providing Time Charter Tug Hire services at the Port of Sullom Voe, Shetland Islands. The contract, valued at £350,000, aims to fulfil towage operations needs with the possibility of extension beyond the initial period starting 19 May 2026, and lasting for 46 days. Utilizing the open procedure method, the tender requires electronic submissions by 22 April 2026. The industry category for this procurement is general public services, with significant opportunities for vessel owners and shipbrokers to demonstrate their capabilities.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses in maritime and towage services, particularly those specializing in vessel operations at challenging locations such as Sullom Voe. Companies well-suited to compete will have strong financial health, supported by full financial statements or equivalent bank references, showcasing their capacity to manage annual contract values of at least £175,000. Additionally, businesses meeting suitability, economic, and technical criteria, along with proficiency in electronic submissions and invoicing, are encouraged to participate. With the buyer accepting electronic responses, this contracting process facilitates easy engagement and potential expansion into public sector logistics support roles.

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Notice Title

Time Charter Tug Hire May 2026

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 46 days initially (to commence 0900 hours 19 May 2026 with the option to extend as required.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Open Procedure is being followed in accordance with the Utilities Contract (Scotland) Regulations 2016.. Vessel must be able to operate at the Port of Sullom Voe on 19th May 2026

Renewal: Option to extend as required.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000826769
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552395
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

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
24 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
22 Apr 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
19 May 2026 - 7 Jul 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
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

Further Information

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