---
title: "Inchcolm Island Ferry and Grounds Maintenance Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0317b4"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT SCOTLAND"
published: "2022-05-09"
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# Inchcolm Island Ferry and Grounds Maintenance Services

Buyer: HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0317b4

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## Summary

The procurement process for the Inchcolm Island Ferry and Grounds Maintenance Services is managed by Historic Environment Scotland, a national agency based in Edinburgh, UK. This tender falls under the services category and aims to secure a return boat service and grounds maintenance on Inchcolm Island, located in the Firth of Forth. Currently, the tender is in the active stage and originally closed for bids on 18 March 2022. The procurement method used is an open procedure, allowing for broad participation from suppliers.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those involved in ferry transport and grounds maintenance services. Companies that can meet the quality and pricing criteria outlined by Historic Environment Scotland may find a competitive advantage, especially SMEs with experience in public service provision. Given the service's focus on transporting HES staff and managing the island's grounds, businesses with relevant operational capabilities and proven reliability will be well-suited to pursue this opportunity.

## Notice

HES require a supplier who can provide both a return boat service (passenger/cargo ferry) to and from Inchcolm Island and South Queensferry Harbour as well as grounds maintenance services on the Island. This service is to transport HES staff and contractors. This service will not be used to transport visitors.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

HES require a supplier who can provide both a return boat service (passenger/cargo ferry) to and from Inchcolm Island and South Queensferry Harbour as well as grounds maintenance services on the Island. This service is to transport HES staff and contractors. This service will not be used to transport visitors. The cargo will cover building materials normally in small quantities.

Renewal: After the initial 3 year period there will be an option to extend for up to a further 2 years, reviewed annually.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011950-2022 |
| 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 May 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Mar 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 May 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | This will be retendered in 2027 if all the extensions are used. |

## 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 | HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT SCOTLAND |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH9 1SH |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | Southside/Newington |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh South |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SEAHUNTER MARINE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

### Codes

- 60610000 - Ferry transport services
- 77314000 - Grounds maintenance services

## Release History

- 9 May 2022 at 09:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011950-2022
- 16 Feb 2022 at 11:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004376-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://historicenvironment.scot
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000683598
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00164

## Provenance

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