---
title: "Small Isles Charter Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02de4e"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02de4e.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS HIGHLAND"
published: "2022-03-28"
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# Small Isles Charter Service

Buyer: NHS HIGHLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02de4e

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## Summary

NHS Highland is currently conducting a tender for the "Small Isles Charter Service," aimed at providing a charter boat service to facilitate the transportation of healthcare professionals to the Small Isles of Eigg, Rum, Muck, and Canna. Classified under ferry transport services (CPV code: 60610000), this tender is in the active stage, with a submission deadline set for 8 October 2021. The service is expected to operate on a regular all-year-round schedule and is valued at £234,000. Companies interested in bidding must submit their proposals electronically.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the maritime and transportation sectors, particularly those equipped to provide reliable ferry transport services. Companies with experience in healthcare logistics or those capable of adhering to the regulatory requirements, such as valid qualifications for crew members as mandated by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency, would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. The potential for contract renewal after an initial two-year period adds further appeal for long-term business relationships in this sector.

## Notice

NHS Highland requires a contracted charter boat service to provide safe, quality and timely transport of healthcare professionals to the Small Isles of Eigg, Rum, Muck and Canna on a regular all year round schedule.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

As part of the continued provision of Primary Health Care Services to the Small Isles, NHS Highland requires a contracted charter boat service. The purpose of the charter service shall be the safe, quality and timely transport of healthcare professionals and associates between Armadale (Isle of Skye) and each of the Small Isles of Eigg, Isle of Rum, Isle of Muck and Isle of Canna. The charter service will be on a regular all year round.

Renewal: Two (2) year contract with the option to extend for a further 24 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008315-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Oct 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Mar 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £234,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Unsuccessful |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Unsuccessful |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS HIGHLAND |
| Locality | INVERNESS |
| Post town | Inverness |
| Postcode | IV2 3BW |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Highland |
| Electoral ward | Inverness South |
| Westminster constituency | Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire |
| Delivery location | TLM6 Highlands and Islands |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60610000 - Ferry transport services

## Release History

- 28 Mar 2022 at 14:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008315-2022
- 8 Sep 2021 at 10:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022239-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.nhshighland.scot.nhs.uk
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00302
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

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