--- title: "Consultancy Review of Towage Needs and Provision Models" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04cd4d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04cd4d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04cd4d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04cd4d.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "DOVER HARBOUR BOARD" published: "2025-01-03" --- # Consultancy Review of Towage Needs and Provision Models Buyer: DOVER HARBOUR BOARD Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04cd4d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04cd4d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04cd4d.json) ## Summary The Dover Harbour Board is currently in the planning stage of a tender titled "Consultancy Review of Towage Needs and Provision Models," under the industry category of development consultancy services. The contract aims to assess current and future towage needs at the Port of Dover, evaluating various towage provision models, and determining the most suitable model to meet the port's requirements. The procurement process is being conducted by Dover Harbour Board, located at Harbour House, Marine Parade, Dover, CT17 9BU. Key dates include the tender period ending on 31 January 2025, and the future notice date set for 31 March 2025. The procurement method involves competitive tendering with submissions to be made in English. This tender presents significant growth opportunities for consultancy firms specialising in maritime and port-related services, particularly those with expertise in operational efficiency, risk assessment, and financial analysis. Businesses well-suited to compete in this procurement are those that offer comprehensive evaluation and management services, and have experience in developing resilient and sustainable operational models. The contract's scope, which includes requirements for market benchmarking, financial appraisals, and alignment with corporate sustainability goals, offers consultancy firms a platform to demonstrate their capabilities in enhancing port operations and contributing to the strategic growth of the Port of Dover. ## Notice The object of this review is to carry out a full assessment of current and future towage needs at the Port, evaluating all towage provision models matching these requirements, and presenting a conclusion on the most suitable model to fulfil the Ports requirements. The consultant is expected to respect the sensitive nature of the review, and would be expected to follow stages similar to those outlined, providing regular progress updates, as well as a report at the end of each stage and agreed plan for the next stage which is to be approved by Port of Dover: Discovery Stage: Current operations, requirements and future needs, including future commercial direction. Options Stage: Proposal of towage provision models suitable to meeting the needs of the Port, including all in-source, out-source and creative options. To present options and agree approach to Evaluation Stage. Evaluation and Presentation Stage: Evaluate and comparison of all suitable models, concluding which of those is most suitable, including presentation of market benchmarking and direction taken by other similar Ports. The review should consider and asses, but not limited to, the following factors for each of the proposed models: Risks associated with each model, including but not limited to: Commercial, Reputational, Operational, Financial. Benefits associated with each model. Whole life comparison of each model. Investment/financial appraisal of each model/option. Including (but not limited to) NPV, IRR and payback metrics - where applicable. Taking into consideration the complete relevant whole life cost of each option for appropriate comparison. Working time assessment outlining suitable crewing models and shift patterns to optimise hours of rest, resilience and fulfil operational efficiency. Shoreside vessel management and support. Commercial and revenue generating opportunities. Including tariff benchmarking of other Port's and towage providers. Operational resilience and redundancy. Safety benefits and challenges. Challenges to the business in implementing each towage model. Potential transition and implementation strategy for each model. Alignment to the Ports Corporate Goals and Values. Assessment of most suitable vessel size and bollard pull (may be determined by simulation work). Assessment of most appropriate vessel propulsion system or fuel to align with the Ports Sustainability targets and IMO 2050, including environmental and infrastructure requirement and impact assessment of each. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The object of this consultancy is to carry out a full assessment of current and future towage needs at the Port, evaluating all towage provision models matching these requirements, and presenting a conclusion on the most suitable model to fulfil the Ports requirements. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000055-2025 | | 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 | 3 Jan 2025 | | Submission deadline | 31 Jan 2025 | | Future notice date | 30 Mar 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | 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 | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | DOVER HARBOUR BOARD | | Locality | DOVER | | Post town | Canterbury | | Postcode | CT17 9BU | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent | | ITL 3 | TLJ44 East Kent | | Local authority | Dover | | Electoral ward | Town & Castle | | Westminster constituency | Dover and Deal | | Delivery location | TLJ4 Kent | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 73220000 - Development consultancy services - 79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services - 79420000 - Management-related services ## Release History - 3 Jan 2025 at 08:59 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000055-2025 ## Notice URLs - https://www.portofdover.com/corporate/suppliers-prospective-suppliers/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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