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title: "Port of Aberdeen - Procurement of Pilot Boat(s)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05d931"
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published: "2025-11-03"
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# Port of Aberdeen - Procurement of Pilot Boat(s)

Buyer: PORT OF ABERDEEN  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05d931

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## Summary

The Port of Aberdeen is seeking to procure up to two new pilot boats as part of an active tender process aimed at enhancing safety and operational efficiency within its harbour areas. This procurement falls under the "Ships and boats" category and is classified as goods procurement, with a budget of £2,800,000. The tender process is currently in the 'Tender' stage, using an open procurement method, and the final date for submissions is set for 15th December 2025. The anticipated contract period will commence on 2nd March 2026 and conclude on 27th August 2027. Located in Aberdeen, Scotland, the Port of Aberdeen constitutes the buying organisation, with a commitment towards sustainability by supporting net-zero targets for 2040.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for shipbuilding and marine engineering firms, especially those capable of delivering high-quality and technologically advanced vessels enriched with capabilities for pilotage duties and environmentally sustainable features. Companies with expertise in crafting vessels with superior stability and seakeeping abilities, suitable for operating in various weather conditions, would find this opportunity profoundly beneficial for business growth. Additionally, organisations with experience in integrating fuel-saving technologies and enhancing safety and crew welfare standards in vessel design will be well-suited to compete in this procurement process.

## Notice

Aberdeen Harbour Board, operating as Port of Aberdeen, is the Statutory Harbour Authority and Competent Harbour Authority. Safe, modern and efficient pilot vessels are considered of key importance for ongoing successful operations at Port of Aberdeen. Port of Aberdeen has a requirement for up to two new pilot boats, to provide a safe and reliable pilotage service across the port harbour areas. The vessels will be required to carry out pilotage duties, hydrographic survey work, push pull work as required, and corporate trips as required.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Aberdeen Harbour Board, operating as Port of Aberdeen, is the Statutory Harbour Authority and Competent Harbour Authority. Safe, modern and efficient pilot vessels are considered of key importance for ongoing successful operations at Port of Aberdeen. Port of Aberdeen has a requirement for up to two new pilot boats, to provide a safe and reliable pilotage service across the port harbour areas. The vessels will be required to carry out pilotage duties, hydrographic survey work, push pull work as required, and corporate trips as required. The vessels will operate in all seasons and weather conditions so must have exceptional stability, strength and seakeeping abilities with operating parameters that maximise safe and comfortable operations. Port of Aberdeen has ambitious Net Zero targets for 2040, and this procurement process is intended to support the introduction of less carbon intensive assets which will help reduce current and future Scope 1 emissions. Operational and technological enhancements including fuel-saving technology, safety and crew welfare are of key importance.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070546-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 2 Mar 2026 - 27 Aug 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,800,000 |
| Lots value | £2,800,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| 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

### Codes

- 34500000 - Ships and boats

## Release History

- 3 Nov 2025 at 15:42 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070546-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.portofaberdeen.co.uk/
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