--- title: "Provision of Relief Vessel to Cover Annual Dry Docking" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0457e3" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0457e3" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0457e3.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0457e3.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL" published: "2024-05-08" --- # Provision of Relief Vessel to Cover Annual Dry Docking Buyer: ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0457e3 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0457e3) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0457e3.json) ## Summary The Argyll and Bute Council is planning to procure the provision of Relief Vessel services to cover their annual dry-docking programme. This opportunity falls under the industry category of Ferry Transport Services and is in the services main procurement category. The procurement process is in the planning stage, with a future notice date set for June 1, 2024. The relief vessel is required to operate in the Sound of Islay and must comply with UK regulatory requirements, with a contract duration of initially 3 years. The procurement procedure will be conducted through a competitive open process via the Public Contracts Scotland platform. This tender for the provision of Relief Vessel services by the Argyll and Bute Council presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the maritime transport sector. Companies capable of providing vessel services that meet the specific requirements outlined, including carrying heavy goods vehicles and complying with UK regulations, would be well-suited to compete in this tender. The nature of the contract, which requires a multi-year commitment, offers the potential for long-term business growth and partnership opportunities in the maritime services industry. ## Notice Provision of Relief Vessel to Cover Annual Dry Docking ### Lot Information Lot 1 Argyll & Bute Council intends to initiate a procurement process for the provision of a Relief Vessel during our annual dry docking program. This notice serves to gauge the market interest and as an early announcement to inform potential suppliers about the upcoming tender opportunity. AIMS/REQUIREMENTS OF THE SERVICE: 1) Provide relief vessel cover each year when usual vessel is taken out of service for annual dry docking. Time period 4 to 6 weeks from mid / late March to end April 2) Landing craft / roro vehicle carrying type of vessel capable of carrying HGV loads up to 40 tonnes with max draft 1.2m to allow it to operate in Sound of Islay between slips at Port Askaig, Isle of Islay and Feolin, Isle of Jura 3) Vessel must comply with UK regulatory requirements (UK Load Line Certificate), be in possession of Document of Compliance (DoC) for carriage of dangerous goods and passenger carrying capability of at least 12 persons. 4) Crew on board living on relief vessel is expected with overnight berth alongside at Port Askaig ferry pier. 5) Operating times 7am to 7pm Monday to Saturday and 8am to 7pm Sunday. Bookable 2130hrs sailings option Monday to Saturday. 6) Bare boat charter may be considered CONTRACT DURATION: Initial contract period would be for 3 years. PROCUREMENT PROCEDURE: We intend to conduct a competitive open procurement procedure via PCS with all additional documents, e.g. ITT, Specifications, made available in the subsequent invitation to tender. PARTICIPATION: Interested parties are invited to express their interest in participating in the forth-coming tender process. This PIN is not a formal invitation to tender but serves as an early announcement for the market and to gauge the market interest in the upcoming procedure. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014653-2024 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 8 May 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 31 May 2024 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £400,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL | | Locality | LOCHGILPHEAD | | Post town | Paisley | | Postcode | PA31 8RT | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands | | ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands | | Local authority | Argyll and Bute | | Electoral ward | Mid Argyll | | Westminster constituency | Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber | | Delivery location | TLM63 Lochaber, Skye and Lochalsh, Arran and Cumbrae, and Argyll and Bute | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) ### Codes - 34512000 - Ships and similar vessels for the transport of persons or goods - 34512700 - Ro-Ro vessels - 60610000 - Ferry transport services ## Release History - 8 May 2024 at 11:13 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014653-2024 ## Notice URLs - http://www.argyll-bute.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000766096 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=766096 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00063 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0457e3. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0457e3.json.