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title: "Pilot Boat Procurement"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-029f52"
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# Pilot Boat Procurement

Buyer: BELFAST HARBOUR COMMISSIONERS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-029f52

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## Summary

The "Pilot Boat Procurement" tender is managed by the Belfast Harbour Commissioners, located in Belfast, UK, focusing on the procurement of goods within the maritime industry. This procurement process, classified under CPV code 34512000 for ships and similar vessels, is currently in the Award stage following its completion. The tender, which included a deadline for submissions on 16th April 2021, aimed to secure a fully operational pilot boat capable of carrying out navigation duties in Belfast Lough, with a value estimating around £1,200,000. Interested parties were able to submit their bids through a selective procurement method, which involved a negotiated procedure after a prior call for competition.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in maritime vessels and related services. Companies that manufacture or supply pilot boats, as well as those offering maintenance and spare parts for such vessels, would find this tender particularly relevant. The successful bidder will have the potential to establish a long-term partnership with the Belfast Harbour Commissioners, including a possible ten-year relationship for maintenance services, thus fostering sustained growth in the marine sector.

## Notice

BHC has entered into an agreement with a supplier for the supply of a pilot boat. Under the terms of that agreement, BHC shall acquire and commission a pilot boat for the transportation of pilots between Belfast Harbour and vessels in Belfast Lough. BHC may (at its discretion) require maintenance and/or spare parts for the pilot boat from the successful supplier. BHC shall retain the option of purchasing such services from the successful supplier for a period of up to 10 years following supply of the pilot boat.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Both within and outside of the warranty period BHC will be able to call upon the successful supplier (via its appointed agent if appropriate) within a reasonable timeframe (according to the urgency of the support issue) to provide on-site technical assistance. The successful supplier will be required: (a) to be available on-site to provide technical assistance in relation to the drivetrain (which incorporates the gearbox, shaft and propellers), engine, other critical systems or hull damage within 48 hours of BHC's request; and (b) to supply any spare parts required by BHC in a timely fashion. The pilot boat must comply with the minimum requirements of the Small Commercial Vessel and Pilot Boat Code of Practice and be issued with a construction certificate from a recognized UK load line assigning authority (as detailed in Section 4.2.2.4 of the Code). The pilot boat shall be delivered fully operational and coded for use at the earliest possible date. The pilot boat particulars are as follows: Dedicated pilot vessel with diesel propulsion system Principle Dimensions * LOA of Between 15m and 18m * Beam OA >4m * Draught 0.9m-2m * Approximate Displacement in operating conditions 20-25 tonnes * Maximum Speed >= 25 knots * Service Speed at 85% or MCR of builder's engine choice in operating conditions with 6 persons to be a minimum 20-23 knots * Minimum fuel capacity 1600 litres or 16 hours operational endurance at the service speed. Classification and Coding The vessel will be registered in Belfast and must be constructed, equipped and outfitted in accordance with and to the highest standard required by: * The UK Maritime and Coast Guard Agency Code of Practice for the Safety for Small Commercial Vessels and Pilot Boats - The Workboat Code Edition 2 Amendment 1. Built as a dedicated pilot boat and certificated for operations in Category 3 waters (20 miles from a safe haven) but also capable of being coded for operations in Category 2 waters (60 miles from a safe haven) should BHC wish at any stage to seek certification for Category 2 operations. * Classification Society Rules. * ISO 12217 Design Category This specification should be read in conjunction with these standards. In the event of any conflict between BHC's specification for the pilot boat and these standards, the applicable standards shall prevail.

Options: BHC may (at its discretion) require maintenance and/or spare parts for the pilot boats from the successful supplier as described above.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009662-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Apr 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Mar 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,200,000 |
| Lots value | £1,200,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BELFAST HARBOUR COMMISSIONERS |
| Locality | BELFAST |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT1 3AL |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN06 Belfast |
| Local authority | Belfast |
| Electoral ward | Duncairn |
| Westminster constituency | Belfast North |
| Delivery location | TLN06 Belfast |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34500000 - Ships and boats
- 34512000 - Ships and similar vessels for the transport of persons or goods

## Release History

- 11 Apr 2022 at 16:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009662-2022
- 25 Mar 2021 at 15:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006112-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.belfast-harbour.co.uk
- http://www.belfast-harbour.co.uk/corporate/corporate-tender

## Provenance

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