---
title: "SC23007 - Gravesend to Tilbury Ferry Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03ce4a"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "KENT COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2024-07-05"
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# SC23007 - Gravesend to Tilbury Ferry Service

Buyer: KENT COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03ce4a

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## Summary

The public procurement process for the contract titled "SC23007 - Gravesend to Tilbury Ferry Service" is run by Kent County Council. The contract falls under the services industry category and involves the provision of a foot passenger ferry service connecting Kent with Essex. The procurement stage is cancelled, with a focus on quality criteria in the tender evaluation process. The procurement method used is a competitive procedure with negotiation.

This tender opportunity presents a chance for businesses in the transport services sector to engage in providing ferry services between Gravesend and Tilbury. Companies with expertise in operating passenger ferry services and a focus on environmental sustainability and passenger experience would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The contract details include specific objectives for service provision and opportunities for exploring additional services and accessibility improvements.

## Notice

This requirement is for the provision of a Gravesend to Tilbury foot passenger ferry service promoted by Kent County Council and Thurrock Council which connects Kent with Essex, providing links for education, social and employment purposes.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Gravesend to Tilbury ferry Service is an initiative promoted by Kent County Council and Thurrock Council. This ferry service has a history dating back to the 13th century. The Councils objectives for the ferry Service are as follows: - the provision of a passenger ferry service between Gravesend and Tilbury, using nominated landing stages. - compliance with all statutory requirements of operating a passenger ferry service in UK categorised waters; and - to explore the provision of a vessel with enhanced levels of accessibility, improved environmental credentials, a high-quality passenger experience and a high-quality appearance. - to explore the provision of additional services / sailings e.g., the operation of a Sunday service and additional evening or earlier journeys. The terminal points are based in Gravesend, Kent and Tilbury, Essex. The service will use the Town Pier pontoon at Gravesend and the Port of Tilbury landing stage. The landing stages are owned and managed by Collins River Enterprises Ltd and the Port of Tilbury respectively. Kent County Council and Thurrock Council will ensure that the necessary rights exist for the operator to access the landing stages, including covering the costs of any applicable access rights or departure fees.

Renewal: Initial Contract Term: 4 years and 5 months (53 months) Contract Extension: 1 + 1 years (12 + 12 months)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020683-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Jun 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | KENT COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | MAIDSTONE |
| Post town | Rochester |
| Postcode | ME14 1XQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ45 Mid Kent |
| Local authority | Maidstone |
| Electoral ward | Penenden Heath |
| Westminster constituency | Maidstone and Malling |
| Delivery location | TLJ4 Kent |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 5 Jul 2024 at 16:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020683-2024
- 22 May 2023 at 13:41 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014514-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.kent.gov.uk
- https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/

## Provenance

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