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title: "Request for Information - Pilot Boat(s)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0551ab"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "PORT OF ABERDEEN"
published: "2025-06-23"
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# Request for Information - Pilot Boat(s)

Buyer: PORT OF ABERDEEN  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0551ab

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## Summary

Port of Aberdeen, acting as the Statutory and Competent Harbour Authority, is currently in the planning stage for the procurement process titled "Request for Information - Pilot Boat(s)". Under the goods category and specifically within the ships and boats sector, this opportunity involves acquiring up to two pilot boats to enhance pilotage services at the Port of Aberdeen, located in region UKM50, Aberdeen. The project is expected to have a value of £2,800,000. Although the procurement is in its initial planning phase, interested parties should note that a future notice date is set for 24th June 2025.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in marine vessel manufacturing, particularly those specialising in marine patrol vessels or specialised boats. Companies with the capability to deliver safe, reliable pilot boats that meet the technical requirements set by Port of Aberdeen are encouraged to participate. The procurement process is not part of any competitive procedure, serving instead as a preliminary assessment of market capabilities. Businesses with robust technical solutions and effective risk management strategies suited to deliver on complex maritime service contracts stand in a prime position to benefit from this initiative.

## Notice

Aberdeen Harbour Board, operating as Port of Aberdeen, is the Statutory Harbour Authority and Competent Harbour Authority. Port of Aberdeen has a requirement for up to two new pilot boats, to provide a safe and reliable pilotage service within the port district.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This RFI forms a part of a market assessment and is not part of any competitive procedure. The information provided in response to this RFI needs to be sufficient to determine that there is a viable technical solution that can meet the key contract deliverables as set out in the documentation package and should also include an outline of how you will manage any potential risks and opportunities throughout the project delivery process.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034362-2025 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| 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 | 23 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 23 Jun 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,800,000 |
| 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 | PORT OF ABERDEEN |
| Locality | ABERDEEN |
| Post town | Aberdeen |
| Postcode | AB11 5SS |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM5 North Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |
| Local authority | Aberdeen City |
| Electoral ward | George St/Harbour |
| Westminster constituency | Aberdeen South |
| Delivery location | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

### Codes

- 34500000 - Ships and boats
- 34511100 - Marine patrol vessels
- 34520000 - Boats
- 34521000 - Specialised boats
- 63722000 - Ship-piloting services

## Release History

- 23 Jun 2025 at 11:31 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034362-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.portofaberdeen.co.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000802377
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=802377
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA13823

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