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Time Charter Tug Hire May 2026

SHETLAND ISLANDS COUNCIL (UTILITIES)

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process overseen by Shetland Islands Council (Utilities) focuses on the Time Charter Tug Hire for May 2026, aimed at towage operations in the Shetland Islands. The contract is valued at £311,500 and will initially span 46 days starting from 19th May 2026, with a possibility of extension. Managed under an open procedure compliant with the Utilities Contract (Scotland) Regulations 2016, the award stage concluded with Targe Towing Ltd being the successful supplier. The tender targeted goods services related to general public services sector, with operations centred at the Port of Sullom Voe, Shetland Islands.

This tender represents significant growth opportunities for shipbrokers and vessel owners who have suitable vessels meeting the technical and class specifications required for towage operations. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs), particularly those with robust financial backing as evidenced through recent financial statements or bank references, are well-suited for competing. The stringent selection criteria emphasise financial stability, ensuring businesses can effectively support an annual contract value of £175,000. This agreement will utilise the revised 2024 UNITED KINGDOM STANDARD CONDITIONS FOR TOWAGE AND OTHER SERVICES form of contract, offering firms the chance to establish a foothold in the maritime services sector associated with regional public services.

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Notice Title

Time Charter Tug Hire May 2026

Notice Description

The 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=APR554728
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
£311,500 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Apr 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Apr 20261 months ago
Contract Period
19 May 2026 - 7 Jul 2026 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
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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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TARGE TOWING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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