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title: "Procurement of a Commercial Partner to Develop, Manage, and Operate a City Centre Cruise Terminal, including passenger and vehicle boarding bridge, pontoons, and associated infrastructure in Hull"
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# Procurement of a Commercial Partner to Develop, Manage, and Operate a City Centre Cruise Terminal, including passenger and vehicle boarding bridge, pontoons, and associated infrastructure in Hull

Buyer: HULL CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-dcab700f-7d83-448b-8e16-a9314ecd0474

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## Summary

Hull City Council is currently seeking a commercial partner for the procurement of a cruise terminal facility in Hull, UK, with the project titled "Cruise Hull Yorkshire" (CHY). The tender is classified under the support services for water transport industry and is at the tender stage, with applications accepted until 28th February 2019. The contract period will commence on 1st January 2020 and end on 31st December 2044. The selected partner will play a crucial role in developing, managing, and operating the new terminal, which is aimed at accommodating a growing number of cruise vessel visits over the coming decades. The procurement method is described as a selective process through competitive dialogue, with an estimated contract value of £1.5 million.

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for businesses in sectors such as construction, engineering design, and property management to participate in a landmark project for Hull's waterfront development. Firms boasting expertise in cruise industry operations and the ability to co-finance infrastructure projects will particularly find this opportunity appealing. The selected contractor will not only contribute to the cruise terminal's design and construction but will also assist Hull City Council in securing up to £60 million in funding from the UK Central Government, paving the way for substantial growth in local maritime tourism and related services.

## Notice

Hull City Council is seeking to establish a Cruise Terminal Facility, close to the city centre of Hull. This contract is an opportunity to become the Council's commercial and operating partner involved in this development, which has a project name of 'Cruise Hull Yorkshire' (CHY). The commercial partner will be involved in the development, construction and operation of the cruise terminal in Hull. At present this facility is unfunded and the Council is preparing a funding bid to the UK Central Government for approximately PS 60 million GBP to enable construction. The success of this funding bid is critical to the realisation of the project, and the appointed Commercial Partner will be actively involved in the funding bid process. The Council has set aside resources to complete the design stages of the terminal and infrastructure, to develop and to submit the capital funding bid, and to develop and submit planning applications and to apply for the statutory consents required. Support from the Commercial Partner will include providing inputs in to the development of, and the presenting of, the funding bid and in the provision of support during the submission process. Initially, the successful Commercial Partner will assist the Council by committing both time and expertise, and to advise and assist the Council to develop the existing outline designs, including providing advice with respect to construction and engineering methods. The Council has completed a market feasibility study, navigational, and infrastructure and Shorex assessments. A range of other studies are in commission, including noise and vibration studies. All of these will support the Environmental Impact Assessments and Habitats Regulations Assessments; these will continue to be developed with the expertise of the Commercial Partner. In terms of vessel visits to the Hull cruise terminal facility, it is expected that the cruise terminal business growth profile is gradual, starting with 7 vessel visits in year 1, growing to between 50 - 60 cruise vessel visits by year 15, but with the potential to grow to serve 80 cruise visiting vessels per annum by year 25. The Council requires the Commercial Partner to have an integrated approach to development, construction and operations, bringing co-financing and extensive knowledge of the cruise industry and port functions and technology. Following contract award, the public private commercial partnership will be formed and responsibilities for administration, governance, finance and commercial accountabilities as set out in the successful final tender will be implemented and the Partner will assume financial and commercial responsibilities. Full details of the tender opportunity are available through the Council's electronic tender portal, YORtender, which can be accessed via weblink https://www.yortender.co.uk. The specific YORtender Ref. is DN389036; this tender has also been advertised in the OJEU, specific OJEU Ref. 2019/S 019-040866

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/60940a9b-dfd1-4e87-80a6-8a34bc2b4c57 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive dialogue (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Jan 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Feb 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2020 - 31 Dec 2044 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,500,000 |
| 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 | HULL CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | HULL |
| Post town | Hull |
| Postcode | HU1 2AA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE1 East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE11 Kingston upon Hull, City of |
| Local authority | Kingston upon Hull, City of |
| Electoral ward | St Andrew's & Docklands |
| Westminster constituency | Kingston upon Hull West and Haltemprice |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services
- 66 - Financial and insurance services
- 70 - Real estate services
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 63720000 - Support services for water transport
- 66122000 - Corporate finance and venture capital services
- 70330000 - Property management services of real estate on a fee or contract basis
- 71210000 - Advisory architectural services
- 71240000 - Architectural, engineering and planning services
- 71320000 - Engineering design services

## Release History

- 28 Jan 2019 at 18:21 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/60940a9b-dfd1-4e87-80a6-8a34bc2b4c57

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/60940a9b-dfd1-4e87-80a6-8a34bc2b4c57
  28th January 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.yortender.co.uk

## Provenance

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