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title: "Hire of relief vessels for Jura"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04a3d0"
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buyer: "ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL"
published: "2025-01-16"
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# Hire of relief vessels for Jura

Buyer: ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04a3d0

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## Summary

Argyll and Bute Council is seeking to hire a relief vessel for the Jura Route during the March-April period over the next three years (2025-2026-2027) to facilitate the annual dry docking of the existing vessel. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically the hire of vessels with crew (CPV code 60651000). This open procedure tender opportunity is active and situated in the region of Isle of Islay and Isle of Jura, Scotland (UKM63). Key dates include the tender period ending on 31 October 2024, followed by the award period beginning on the same day.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in maritime transport services, particularly those with experience in leasing vessels complete with crew. SMEs, such as O Malley Marine Plant, which has already been awarded part of the contract, may find this opportunity especially beneficial. The tender involves an open procurement method with electronic submission options, making it accessible and straightforward for various businesses equipped to meet the contract requirements for vessel hire and maintenance support.

## Notice

Argyll and Bute Council are looking to hire a relief vessel for Jura Route during the March-April period for the next three upcoming years (2025-2026-2027 dry docking periods) to allow maintenance of existing vessel for annual dry docking

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Argyll and Bute Council are looking to hire a relief vessel for Jura Route during the March-April period for the next three upcoming years (2025-2026-2027 dry docking periods) to allow maintenance of existing vessel for annual dry docking.

Renewal: The Contract may be extended for up to two subsequent one year periods at the option of Argyll and Bute Council, subject to satisfactory performance of the contract discussions with the successful Tenderer(s).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001465-2025 |
| 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 | 16 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Dec 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 | £426,000 |

## Status

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

## 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | O MALLEY MARINE PLANT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60651000 - Hire of vessels with crew

## Release History

- 16 Jan 2025 at 11:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001465-2025
- 27 Sep 2024 at 15:29 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031058-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.argyll-bute.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000779106
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00063

## Provenance

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