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title: "Aid to Navigation Service Provision"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0501df"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "THE MERSEY DOCKS AND HARBOUR COMPANY"
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# Aid to Navigation Service Provision

Buyer: THE MERSEY DOCKS AND HARBOUR COMPANY  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0501df

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## Summary

The procurement process is being initiated by The Mersey Docks and Harbour Company, in conjunction with other subsidiaries such as the Port of Sheerness Limited, Heysham Port Limited, and Clydeport Operations Limited. The tender, titled "Aid to Navigation Service Provision," falls under the industry category of Navigation Services (CPV 63724000). It aims to acquire comprehensive Aid to Navigation (AtoN) services across multiple locations including Liverpool, Sheerness, Clyde Port, and Heysham Port. This procurement process is currently in the planning stage with a preliminary market engagement notice published on 11 April 2025. Key upcoming date includes the deadline for engagement activities on 29 April 2025, where interested suppliers can submit the required information to the Peel Ports Sourcing Team.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in navigation services, particularly those with capabilities in maintaining and repairing navigational aids, surveying and monitoring AtoN systems, and installing new AtoN equipment. Additionally, firms with innovative technological solutions and a focus on sustainability and environmental considerations will find this procurement particularly appealing. The engagement activities, including Requests for Information (RFIs) and one-to-one meetings, provide a platform for companies to demonstrate their capabilities and explore potential commercial models, thereby encouraging business growth and collaboration with one of the UK's major port operators.

## Notice

Peel Ports Investments Limited (the name under which any resulting contract from this potentially forthcoming procurement event may be signed) acting on behalf of The Mersey Docks and Harbour Company, Port of Sheerness Limited, Heysham Port Limited, and Clydeport Operations Limited, wishes to undertake market engagement in preparation for a future procurement for the service provision of Aid to Navigation (AtoN) across the above mentioned ports. Peel Ports owns and operates six of the UK's most important ports (Port of Liverpool, Heysham Port, Manchester Ship Canal, Medway (Sheerness / Chatham), Clyde port (Greenock, Hunterston, Ardrossan) and Great Yarmouth). It also operates a container terminal in Dublin. A summary of the requirements are detailed below: Scope of Planned Procurement 1. Services Required: The scope of the future procurement will include the provision of comprehensive Aid to Navigation (AtoN) services, including but not limited to: * Maintenance and repair of navigational aids (buoys, lights, beacons, etc.) * Survey and monitoring of AtoN systems * Installation and commissioning of new AtoN equipment * Emergency response and support * Provision of related vessels and equipment 2. Areas of Interest: * Maintenance and repair of AtoN systems * Survey and monitoring of AtoN installations * Installation and commissioning of AtoN equipment * Emergency response and support * Vessel and equipment provision * Data management and reporting * Technological advancements in AtoN * Sustainability and environmental considerations If you have experience in this area, please could you provide as a minimum the following information and submit to the Peel Ports Sourcing Team mailbox: sourcing@peelports.com * Company Name * Contact details, including location telephone and e-mail address, main point of contact and position in Company * A short description (1-2 paragraphs) of your Company's capabilities in this area. The closing date for responses is 29/04/2025.

### Planning Information

Description: Peel Ports Marine Procurement intends to conduct a preliminary market engagement to gather information and insights from potential suppliers regarding the provision of Aid to Navigation (AtoN) services across a number of its ports. This engagement will inform the development of the specifications and procurement strategy for a future tender. Location: Port of Liverpool, Sheerness Port, Clyde Port, and Heysham Port Scope of Engagement Purpose: This PMEN serves as a preliminary market engagement to: • Inform potential suppliers of the upcoming procurement • Gather market intelligence on current service delivery capabilities • Explore innovative solutions and technologies related to AtoN services • Understand potential commercial models and pricing structures • Identify potential risks and opportunities associated with the extension Engagement Activities: • Requests for information (RFIs) or questionnaires • One-to-one meetings with interested suppliers who demonstrate a strong likelihood of being able to meet our specification

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014748-2025 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 4 Nov 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 24 Apr 2026 - 23 Jun 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £8,300,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Planning |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE MERSEY DOCKS AND HARBOUR COMPANY |
| Additional buyers | CLYDEPORT OPERATIONS LIMITED; HEYSHAM PORT LIMITED; PORT OF SHEERNESS LIMITED |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L21 1LA |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow North |
| Delivery location | TLD4 Lancashire, TLD7 Merseyside, TLJ41 Medway, TLM8 West Central Scotland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

### Codes

- 63724000 - Navigation services

## Release History

- 11 Apr 2025 at 15:15 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014748-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014748-2025
  11th April 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.peelports.com

## Provenance

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