--- title: "Towage Services at the Port of Ramsgate" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-909f1e62-f864-4e15-927b-f9b6466cffed" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-909f1e62-f864-4e15-927b-f9b6466cffed" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-909f1e62-f864-4e15-927b-f9b6466cffed.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-909f1e62-f864-4e15-927b-f9b6466cffed.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THANET DISTRICT COUNCIL" published: "2018-01-04" --- # Towage Services at the Port of Ramsgate Buyer: THANET DISTRICT COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-909f1e62-f864-4e15-927b-f9b6466cffed [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-909f1e62-f864-4e15-927b-f9b6466cffed) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-909f1e62-f864-4e15-927b-f9b6466cffed.json) ## Summary The Thanet District Council has initiated a tender process for "Towage Services at the Port of Ramsgate". This contract, classified under towing and pushing services of ships, will commence on 19 March 2018 and will last for three years, with potential extensions of up to two additional one-year periods at the Council's discretion. Businesses interested in this opportunity must submit their tender documents electronically via the Kent Business Portal by 14:00 on Monday 5 February 2018. Clarifications or questions regarding the tender must be submitted no later than 14:00 on 30 January 2018. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in maritime services, particularly those specialising in towage and shipping logistics. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement is designed to be accessible. Providers capable of offering fully crewed tug services within short notice periods and those able to demonstrate compliance with minimum standards outlined in the Invitation to Tender will find this opportunity particularly beneficial for expanding their operations and enhancing their market presence in the region. ## Notice Thanet District Council ("the Council") wishes to select and appoint a suitable supplier for the provision of Towage Services at the Port of Ramsgate and invites prospective suppliers to submit a Tender to meet the Council's requirements. The Contract is anticipated to commence on 19 March 2018 and will continue for a period of 3 years with options to extend for two periods, each for a maximum of one year, at the sole discretion of the Council unless terminated in accordance with the Conditions of the Contract. The contract will be for the supply of Towage Services within both Harbour Limits and additionally the statutory Ramsgate Pilotage Area. The tug shall be available fully crewed on one hours' notice but when the shipping forecast for the Thames/Dover area is indicating force 6 or more the tug shall be available fully crewed at 20 minutes notice. The procurement process will be undertaken on the basis of an open tender. All tenders will be accepted subject to the tenderer providing suitable responses to grounds for Mandatory and Discretionary Rejection and that minimum standards are met as set out in the Invitation to Tender document. Evaluation will be on the basis of criteria as set out in the Invitation To Tender document. IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Suppliers should in first instance register themselves on the Kent Business Portal (www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk) by following registration instructions. All procurement documents are attached to the notice on the Portal and available for suppliers to download and complete according to instructions contained. Any clarifications or questions must be submitted via the Discussions area of the Kent Business Portal by no later than 14.00hrs on Tuesday 30 January 2018 Completed tender quotation documents must be submitted electronically via the Kent Business Portal by no later than 14.00hrs on Monday 5 February 2018 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ebba0ee5-24fd-4e0a-a4df-4637b44fc992 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 4 Jan 2018 | | Submission deadline | 5 Feb 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 19 Mar 2018 - 18 Mar 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £400,000 | | 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 | THANET DISTRICT COUNCIL | | Locality | MARGATE | | Post town | Canterbury | | Postcode | CT9 1XZ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent | | ITL 3 | TLJ44 East Kent | | Local authority | Thanet | | Electoral ward | Cliftonville West | | Westminster constituency | East Thanet | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services ### Codes - 63727000 - Towing and pushing services of ships ## Release History - 4 Jan 2018 at 10:56 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ebba0ee5-24fd-4e0a-a4df-4637b44fc992 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ebba0ee5-24fd-4e0a-a4df-4637b44fc992 4th January 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.thanet.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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