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title: "SC23007 - Gravesend to Tilbury Ferry Service"
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# SC23007 - Gravesend to Tilbury Ferry Service

Buyer: KENT COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-441f8a5d-a5a7-4176-bbe9-1908c374ad0f

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## Summary

The Kent County Council has initiated a tender process for the provision of a Gravesend to Tilbury foot passenger ferry service connecting Kent with Essex. The service aims to enhance accessibility, environmental credentials, and passenger experience. This selective procurement opportunity falls under the category of Transport services (excl. Waste transport) and has a contract value of £2,300,000. The tender deadline is set for 20th June 2023, with the contract period starting on 14th August 2023 and ending on 31st March 2030.

This tender offers an opportunity for businesses specialising in transport services to provide a passenger ferry service between Gravesend and Tilbury. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) looking to expand their operations in the UK market may find this procurement suitable. The negotiated procedure allows for flexibility in proposals, catering to innovative solutions that align with the councils' objectives for the ferry service.

## Notice

This requirement is for the provision of a Gravesend to Tilbury foot passenger ferry service promoted by Kent County Council and Thurrock Council which connects Kent with Essex, providing links for education, social and employment purposes. The Gravesend to Tilbury ferry Service is an initiative promoted by Kent County Council and Thurrock Council. This ferry service has a history dating back to the 13th century. The Councils objectives for the ferry Service are as follows: - the provision of a passenger ferry service between Gravesend and Tilbury, using nominated landing stages. - compliance with all statutory requirements of operating a passenger ferry service in UK categorised waters; and - to explore the provision of a vessel with enhanced levels of accessibility, improved environmental credentials, a high-quality passenger experience and a high-quality appearance. - to explore the provision of additional services / sailings e.g., the operation of a Sunday service and additional evening or earlier journeys. The terminal points are based in Gravesend, Kent and Tilbury, Essex. The service will use the Town Pier pontoon at Gravesend and the Port of Tilbury landing stage. The landing stages are owned and managed by Collins River Enterprises Ltd and the Port of Tilbury respectively. Kent County Council and Thurrock Council will ensure that the necessary rights exist for the operator to access the landing stages, including covering the costs of any applicable access rights or departure fees.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ab3a45e-5fa8-4be3-be35-b5383b90f8b6 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 May 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Jun 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 13 Aug 2023 - 31 Mar 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,300,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | KENT COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | MAIDSTONE |
| Post town | Rochester |
| Postcode | ME14 1XQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ45 Mid Kent |
| Local authority | Maidstone |
| Electoral ward | Penenden Heath |
| Westminster constituency | Maidstone and Malling |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 22 May 2023 at 13:28 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ab3a45e-5fa8-4be3-be35-b5383b90f8b6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ab3a45e-5fa8-4be3-be35-b5383b90f8b6
  22nd May 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.kent.gov.uk

## Provenance

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