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title: "Expression of Interest Ferry and Coastal Shipping"
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buyer: "FALKLANDS ISLANDS GOVERNMENT OFFICE"
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# Expression of Interest Ferry and Coastal Shipping

Buyer: FALKLANDS ISLANDS GOVERNMENT OFFICE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7d332f69-65a3-4dac-99fa-de969e21cc4a

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## Summary

The Falkland Islands Government Office has initiated a tender process for the provision of a Coastal Shipping and Ferry Service serving the community of the Falkland Islands. The current contract ends in April 2025, with possible extensions up to April 2028. The procurement stage is currently active, with a tender period ending on June 10, 2024. The contracting authority is seeking Expressions of Interest for this service, with a contract period starting on April 30, 2025, and ending on April 30, 2030. The industry category for this procurement is Ships and boats, classified under CPV code 34500000. The location for the service is in the Falkland Islands, with a specific postal code of SW1H 0BH.

This tender for the provision of Coastal Shipping and Ferry Service by the Falkland Islands Government Office presents an opportunity for businesses in the transport services industry, excluding waste transport, to expand their operations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are considered suitable for this tender. Businesses interested in providing maritime transport services can leverage this tender to bid for a significant long-term contract, contributing to the sustainable development of transportation infrastructure in the Falkland Islands.

## Notice

The Falkland Islands Government has made significant commitments in its Islands Plan to continue to support the rural community of the Falkland Islands. A key part of this support is the provision of a coastal shipping and inter-island ferry service between East and West Falkland Islands and outer islands. The current contract for the provision of Coastal Shipping and Ferry services ends in April 2025 with options to extend, by mutual consent, up to April 2028. The Falkland Islands Government seeks Expressions of Interest in the future provision of a Coastal Shipping and Ferry Service servicing the community of the Falkland Islands beyond the cessation of the current contract. Full details can be found on our e-procurement site Proactis Pro-contract using the guides attached.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/99c7ef67-4f2c-4519-8d01-325a827e52b3 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - FIG |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 May 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Jun 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2025 - 30 Apr 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | FALKLANDS ISLANDS GOVERNMENT OFFICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1H 0BH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 34500000 - Ships and boats
- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 23 May 2024 at 15:58 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/99c7ef67-4f2c-4519-8d01-325a827e52b3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/99c7ef67-4f2c-4519-8d01-325a827e52b3
  23rd May 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/15de5770-5218-48c4-a16d-769e242e4074
  Registration
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6456871b-38eb-4948-b0dc-69e1def766e5
  Finding Opportunity
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/547ee84d-5cd3-4f0f-bce0-d8eb6367f9ac
  Responding to Opportunity

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