---
title: "Small Isles Charter Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03151f"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS HIGHLAND"
published: "2022-06-09"
---

# Small Isles Charter Service

Buyer: NHS HIGHLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03151f

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## Summary

NHS Highland is conducting a procurement process for the "Small Isles Charter Service", which falls under the ferry transport services category. This service aims to facilitate the safe and timely transport of healthcare professionals to the Small Isles of Eigg, Rum, Muck, and Canna. The procurement is currently in the active tender stage, with bids accepted until 11 March 2022. The contract value is approximately £234,000, and it is intended to operate over a two-year period, with the option for a 12-month extension.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in ferry transport and logistics, particularly those with capacity to serve remote island locations. Companies that can demonstrate compliance with maritime safety regulations and possess the necessary certifications for crew members would be ideally positioned to compete for this contract. The open procedure allows for a wide range of suppliers, making this an excellent opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with relevant experience in delivering transport services in challenging environments.

## 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 12 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015830-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Jun 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Mar 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 May 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 | £112,620 |

## Status

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

## 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MINCH ADVENTURES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60610000 - Ferry transport services

## Release History

- 9 Jun 2022 at 09:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015830-2022
- 9 Feb 2022 at 12:25 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003716-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.nhshighland.scot.nhs.uk
- http://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000682585
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00302

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