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title: "Supply of One New Towage Boat (Design and Build)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-036c0c"
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# Supply of One New Towage Boat (Design and Build)

Buyer: ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-036c0c

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## Summary

The Orkney Islands Council has completed the tender process for the supply of one new tug boat. The procurement stage was a tender process under the main procurement category of goods. The title of the tender was "Supply of One New Towage Boat (Design and Build)" in the industry category of Tug boats. The Council's specification requires the tug boat to provide a towage service in specific areas, with completion and delivery scheduled within 6 months after successful sea trials, anticipated from August 2022 to 31 January 2023.

This procurement by the Orkney Islands Council presents an opportunity for businesses involved in the design and construction of specialised boats to compete. With a focus on quality (70%) and price (30%) as award criteria, businesses that can offer vessels meeting the Council's specifications have the potential to benefit. The procurement method used was an open procedure, allowing various types of businesses, including SMEs, to participate in the tender process to secure the contract for the supply of the new tug boat.

## Notice

Orkney Islands Council, as Statutory Harbour Authority (the "Authority") has a requirement for the supply of one design and build tug boat which meets the Council's specification, which are required to provide a safe and reliable towage service in the Scapa Flow (including Flotta Oil Terminal) and Kirkwall harbour areas.

### Lot Information

Supply of One New Tug Boat (Design and Build) - Currently Under Construction

The Basic Specification is given as a guide as to the specific requirements of the Owner. 1.1. The principal dimensions of the vessel are expected to be approximately as follows:- Length overall : +/- 32 metres Breadth extreme : 12 to 14 metres Operating draft : MAXIMUM of 5.50 metres (navigational draft), when fully loaded with fuel and FW 1.2. The vessel is to be constructed, equipped and outfitted in accordance with the latest Rules and Regulations of Lloyd's Register or other IACS member society, for Unrestricted Service. 1.3. The vessel is to be constructed under survey of Lloyd's Register or other IACS member society, and delivered in Class. As a minimum, Class Notations assigned should be the following (or equivalent according to the Classification Society):- +100A1 Escort Tug UMS +LMC Firefighting 1 with water spray *IWS 1.4. The Gross Tonnage should be less than 500. 1.5. The design, construction and fitout of the vessel is to be in compliance with all statutory international regulations and MCA requirements for a vessel of UK Class IX. 1.6. Crew accommodation to be provided in 6 single cabins, two of which to also have folding or pull-out bunks for occasional use. Lifesaving appliances to be provided for 16 persons, 1.7. Vessel to be delivered UK flagged. Contractors to arrange for MCA inspection, in order to issue 'Record of Inspection of Safety Equipment' (MSF1102). 1.8. The vessel's stability and freeboard should be suitable to permit carrying one 20- foot container on the main deck, of gross weight up to 10 tonnes, whilst the vessel is fully loaded with fuel and fresh water. The provision (design and build contract) of one new build tug to meet the Council's specification, Lot 1 will be for a new build tug that is currently under construction with a Contract duration and delivery timescale following successful sea trials, of within 6 months. The Authority already operates tug vessels in which the main engines are of Caterpillar manufacture type 3516C or equivalent and as such has requested two engine cost options be provided in respect of main engine emissions criteria - only where the following circumstance applies: If the Contractor can offer a vessel already under construction i.e. keel laid before 1st January 2021. IMO Tier II (keel laid before 1st January 2021) Caterpillar 3516C or equivalent Tier II being achieved in-engine and no exhaust after treatment required. With part completion / ready for owners sea trials due within six months of the issue of this ITT 1.10. Fuel tank capacity to be a minimum of 120 cubic metres. 1.11. Fresh water capacity to be no less than 20 cubic metres. The anticipated Contract Duration from award of Contract (Lot 1) to delivery of the vessel, following successful sea trials, will be from August 2022 to 31 January 2023 Additional information: The anticipated Contract Duration from award of Contract (Lot 1) to delivery of the vessel, following successful sea trials, will be from August 2022 to 31 January 2023.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027144-2022 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Sep 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Sep 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £6,990,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL |
| Locality | KIRKWALL |
| Post town | Kirkwall |
| Postcode | KW15 1NY |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Orkney Islands |
| Electoral ward | Kirkwall East |
| Westminster constituency | Orkney and Shetland |
| Delivery location | TLM65 Orkney Islands |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SANMAR SHIPYARDS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34513200 - Tug boats
- 34520000 - Boats
- 34521000 - Specialised boats

## Release History

- 28 Sep 2022 at 10:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027144-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.orkneyharbours.com
- http://www.scotcourts.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000695032
- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:190683-2022:TEXT:EN:HTML
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA11522
- https://www.sanmar.com.tr

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