MV Cosmos Charter for Islay Deferred Set Deliveries

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Notice Title

MV Cosmos Charter for Islay Deferred Set Deliveries

Notice Description

Delivery of approximately 5000T of deferred set (cold asphalt) to outer Islands (Islay & Jura) at Bruichladdich Pier and Craighouse Pier. MV Cosmos has capacity to transport approximately 800T per movement based on current draft conditions at both piers. The MV Cosmos offers the only viable transportation option due to limited space other third party vessels.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Delivery of approximately 5000T of deferred set (cold asphalt) to outer Islands (Islay & Jura) at Bruichladdich Pier and Craighouse Pier.

Procurement Information

This is the only vessel on the West Coast with sufficient size with an onboard crane. Crucially, this will allow for discharge at Bruichladdich jetty and Craighouse Pier. This is the same vessel used by a private firm to deliver salt to Islay and Oban wherein there is no permanent shoreside crane available.

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Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000836331
Publication Source: Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL559352
Current Stage: Award
All Stages: Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type: PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type: Standard
Procurement Category: Services
Procurement Method: Limited
Procurement Method Details: Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability: Not specified
Awardee Scale: SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions: 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services
CPV Codes: 63726400 - Ship chartering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value: Not specified
Lots Value: Not specified
Awards Value: Not specified
Contracts Value: £110,675 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date: 3 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline: Not specified
Future Notice Date: Not specified
Award Date: 18 Jun 20264 weeks ago
Contract Period: Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence: Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer: ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL
Contact Name: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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: TLM6 Highlands and Islands
Local Authority: Argyll and Bute
Electoral Ward: Mid Argyll
Westminster Constituency: Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers: 1
Supplier Name: GREAT GLEN SHIPPING

Further Information

Notice Documents

https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL559352
MV Cosmos Charter for Islay Deferred Set Deliveries - Delivery of approximately 5000T of deferred set (cold asphalt) to outer Islands (Islay & Jura) at Bruichladdich Pier and Craighouse Pier. MV Cosmos has capacity to transport approximately 800T per movement based on current draft conditions at both piers. The MV Cosmos offers the only viable transportation option due to limited space other third party vessels.

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