---
title: "Harbour Pilot Launch (Vessel) Replacement"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02c1d7"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DOVER HARBOUR BOARD"
published: "2023-01-23"
---

# Harbour Pilot Launch (Vessel) Replacement

Buyer: DOVER HARBOUR BOARD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02c1d7

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## Summary

The Dover Harbour Board has completed a procurement process for the replacement of the Harbour Pilot Launch (Vessel). The Board operates its own Pilot Cutter service within the Port Estates and required a new vessel. This tender was a selective procurement method with a negotiated procedure, completed on 16th January 2023. The contract is active, and it presents opportunities for businesses involved in goods procurement, specifically specialised boats. The procurement took place in the United Kingdom.

This tender by the Dover Harbour Board offers opportunities for businesses providing Harbour Pilot Launch Vessels. The procurement process, completed on 16th January 2023, involved a selective method with prior competition. Businesses engaging in Port-related activities would be well-suited to compete for this contract. With the replacement of the Harbour Pilot Launch, the tender aims to enhance the services within the Port Estates, creating growth opportunities for the selected contractor.

## Notice

he Board operates its own Pilot Cutter service within the confines of the Port Estates. These Services use a Harbour Pilot Launch (HPL) that is due for replacement. This Tender was a selection and procurement process to replace the Vessel

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Harbour Pilot Launch Vessel

Options: Harbour Pilot Launch Vessel

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001953-2023 |
| Notice type | Planning 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 | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Jan 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Aug 2021 |
| Future notice date | 7 Jul 2021 |
| Award date | 16 Jan 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| 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 | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DOVER HARBOUR BOARD |
| Locality | DOVER |
| Post town | Canterbury |
| Postcode | CT17 9BU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ44 East Kent |
| Local authority | Dover |
| Electoral ward | Town & Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Dover and Deal |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England), TLJ4 Kent |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34521000 - Specialised boats

## Release History

- 23 Jan 2023 at 09:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001953-2023
- 6 Aug 2021 at 10:47 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019017-2021
- 30 Jun 2021 at 12:10 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014947-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.doverport.co.uk

## Provenance

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