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title: "Kisimul Ferry and Castle Minor Maintenance Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-039839"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT SCOTLAND"
published: "2023-05-15"
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# Kisimul Ferry and Castle Minor Maintenance Services

Buyer: HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-039839

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## Summary

The public procurement contracting process for the procurement titled "Kisimul Ferry and Castle Minor Maintenance Services" by Historic Environment Scotland (HES) involves the provision of a boat service from Castlebay to Kisimul Castle, including a boatman and site labourer for minor works. This procurement falls under the Water transport services category and is at the award stage. The contract, valued at GBP 60,250, was signed on 15th May 2023. The procurement method used was an open procedure with the main procurement category being services. The location of the service is Isle of Barra, and the buying organization is HES.

This tender offers opportunities for businesses in the water transport services industry to provide ferry services and minor maintenance works. Companies with experience in operating passenger/cargo ferry services, boat maintenance, and health & safety compliance are well-suited to compete. The procurement process has passed the tender stage and is currently in the award stage, with a focus on quality criteria such as relevant skills/qualifications, health and safety standards, and fair work practices alongside pricing considerations. Businesses specialising in water transport services and harbour equipment maintenance are encouraged to explore this opportunity for potential business growth.

## Notice

HES requires a boat service from Castlebay to Kisimul Castle using the vessel provided by HES and a site labourer to carry out minor works. To provide a fully trained boatman (Royal Yacht Association or equivalent) to operate a Passenger/Cargo ferry service between Castlebay and Kisimul Castle including a site labourer to carry out minor works (see section 3.7). The boat supplier will be responsible for providing a regular passenger service in line with the agreed schedule of operations to be determined at the start of each seasonal period to and from Castlebay and Kisimul Castle using the vessel provided by HES. See Schedule A: Passenger Service. The Supplier will be responsible for the safe berthing of the vessel at the end of each work period (day). The supplier will be responsible for the fuelling of the vessel as and when required. Regular checks of the vessel (daily) are to be carried out to ensure that the vessel complies with all relevant legislation and is always in a seaworthy condition. All logbooks and check lists are to be completed and maintained as required. All materials, plant, and logbooks will be supplied by HES. Minor servicing will be required, and any failure/defects are to be reported to the HES Contract Administrator (CA) immediately. The supplier will also be responsible for treating the landing jetties with the approved chemicals as required to ensure safe access and egress for the visitors and staff. In addition to the passenger service, 1st October to 31st March the supplier may be required to work to a maximum of 14 hours per week, if agreed in writing by the CA, to ensure the vessel is maintained and fully operational and stored in a safe location over the winter period. In addition the 14 hour week may be used to carry HES staff to and from Kisimul Castle over the winter period. The Supplier will be required to work overtime on an ad-hoc basis.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

HES requires a boat service from Castlebay to Kisimul Castle using the vessel provided by HES and a site labourer to carry out minor works. 2To provide a fully trained boatman (Royal Yacht Association or equivalent) to operate a Passenger/Cargo ferry service between Castlebay and Kisimul Castle including a site labourer to carry out minor works (see section 3.7). The boat supplier will be responsible for providing a regular passenger service in line with the agreed schedule of operations to be determined at the start of each seasonal period to and from Castlebay and Kisimul Castle using the vessel provided by HES. See Schedule A: Passenger Service. The Supplier will be responsible for the safe berthing of the vessel at the end of each work period (day). The supplier will be responsible for the fuelling of the vessel as and when required. Regular checks of the vessel (daily) are to be carried out to ensure that the vessel complies with all relevant legislation and is always in a seaworthy condition. All logbooks and check lists are to be completed and maintained as required. All materials, plant, and logbooks will be supplied by HES. Minor servicing will be required, and any failure/defects are to be reported to the HES Contract Administrator (CA) immediately. The supplier will also be responsible for treating the landing jetties with the approved chemicals as required to ensure safe access and egress for the visitors and staff. In addition to the passenger service, 1st October to 31st March the supplier may be required to work to a maximum of 14 hours per week, if agreed in writing by the CA, to ensure the vessel is maintained and fully operational and stored in a safe location over the winter period. In addition the 14 hour week may be used to carry HES staff to and from Kisimul Castle over the winter period. The Supplier will be required to work overtime on an ad-hoc basis. Sailings may be cancelled due to weather. HES will not be charged for hours where sailings have been stood down for the day, if however this is a suspension with the sailing already in service then the part-day charges will stand if different from the principal rates. Should HES require the suspension of sailings for any other operational reason, including but not limited to: staff resourcing, castle maintenance or other significant change, there will be no charge to HES so long as a minimum notice period of 48 hours be provided to the supplier. All Supplier and any of their staff or sub-contractors/labourers that will be working on this Contract, at any point during the contract, must have a Basic Disclosure Certificate from Disclosure Scotland. The Supplier will bear the costs of obtaining the certificates. Staff who are not cleared for Security purposes will not be allowed on site.

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

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013791-2023 |
| 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 | 15 May 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Feb 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 May 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Once all extensions have been used, the tender would be up for renewal in 2027. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £60,250 |

## 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 | TLM64 Na h-Eileanan Siar |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DONALD MACNEIL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services
- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services
- 50246000 - Harbour equipment maintenance services
- 60600000 - Water transport services
- 60610000 - Ferry transport services

## Release History

- 15 May 2023 at 13:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013791-2023
- 15 May 2023 at 13:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013790-2023
- 17 Jan 2023 at 15:20 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001434-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://historicenvironment.scot
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000719399
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00164

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