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title: "SDC Pilot Boat"
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buyer: "SEDGEMOOR DISTRICT COUNCIL"
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# SDC Pilot Boat

Buyer: SEDGEMOOR DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e98a8ebd-8f61-41a2-8403-ed769704dddd

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## Summary

Sedgemoor District Council is seeking tenders for the procurement of a new pilot boat as part of its pilotage service operations at the Port of Bridgwater, located in the South West of the United Kingdom. The tender, titled "SDC Pilot Boat," is currently in the active stage, with submissions due by 29 March 2019. The total estimated value of the contract is £500,000, and the successful bidder will begin providing the boat from 1 May 2019, for a contract period lasting until 1 May 2020. The tender follows an open procurement process, inviting suitable boat builders to participate.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in boat building and maritime services. Companies that can demonstrate relevant experience and qualifications in constructing vessels, particularly for pilotage and harbour operations, will find this an advantageous bidding opportunity. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to consider this tender, as the buying organisation is keen to engage experienced suppliers capable of meeting the specific requirements outlined in the tender specifications.

## Notice

Sedgemoor District Council are the Statutory and Competent Harbour Authority for the Port of Bridgwater, a tidal port with only NABSA berths, located approx. 4 nautical miles east of Hinkley Point Power Station and approx. 20 nautical miles south west of Bristol Port. The Authority operate an all year round pilotage service using a single dedicated pilot boat. In order to take the pilotage service forward, the intention is to replace the current vessel in 2019. Therefore Sedgemoor District Council wishes to procure a new pilot boat and invites tenders from suitably experienced and qualified boat builders to provide a boat which meets the requirements described in the Specification Additional information: Tenderers should register on www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk where tender documents may be viewed and responded to

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f3254ed4-7ae1-4a51-bbfd-aad78f1ac4d3 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Feb 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Mar 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2019 - 1 May 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £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 | SEDGEMOOR DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | BRIDGWATER |
| Post town | Taunton |
| Postcode | TA6 3AR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK62 Somerset |
| Local authority | Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Bridgwater South |
| Westminster constituency | Bridgwater |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34500000 - Ships and boats

## Release History

- 26 Feb 2019 at 09:50 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f3254ed4-7ae1-4a51-bbfd-aad78f1ac4d3
- 26 Feb 2019 at 09:44 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/049aa0f2-c711-4e11-80f0-cf875b7f7e7d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f3254ed4-7ae1-4a51-bbfd-aad78f1ac4d3
  26th February 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/049aa0f2-c711-4e11-80f0-cf875b7f7e7d
  26th February 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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