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title: "Invitation to Tender - Pilot Boat design and build"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05e2ca"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "PETERHEAD PORT AUTHORITY"
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# Invitation to Tender - Pilot Boat design and build

Buyer: PETERHEAD PORT AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05e2ca

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by the Peterhead Port Authority focuses on their requirement for a contract to design and build a Pilot Boat. As the main buyer, Peterhead Port Authority, located in Peterhead, Scotland, represents the Statutory Harbour Authority for the port. The procurement, classified under the ships and boats industry category, involves the design, building, testing, and delivery of a fully operational and seaworthy Pilot Boat, approximately 15m in length. The process began with an open procedure, covering goods in the UK. Initially active, the tender's status is now complete, with the relevant award marked as active as of 21st May 2026. Key milestones included the tender opening on 13th January 2026 and the contract signing on 18th May 2026. Initially, the submission deadline was extended to 16th January 2026 due to public holidays over Christmas and New Year.

This contract offers significant opportunities for shipbuilding companies engaged in the design and construction of marine patrol vessels and specialised boats, including ship-piloting services. Businesses with a track record in delivering services that meet technical and operational maritime standards, especially those compliant with the Workboat Code Edition 3, would be well-suited for this procurement opportunity. Participating in such a tender could lead to further collaborations and contracts while enhancing the organisation's portfolio. The open procurement method ensures a competitive process where innovative and cost-efficient bids have an increased chance of success, promoting business growth in the marine construction industry.

## Notice

Peterhead Port Authority is a Trust Port and the Statutory Harbour Authority for Peterhead Port. It has a requirement for a contractor to design, build, test, and deliver a fully operational and seaworthy Pilot Boat (approx. 15m LOA) to meet technical and operational requirements detailed in the Procurement Documents. The vessel shall comply with the latest version of the Workboat Code Edition 3, be Coded on delivery and include a Pilot Boat Endorsement.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Invitation to Tender - and see Section II 1.4 above. Additional information: NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047064-2026 |
| 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, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 29 Mar 2026 - 30 Aug 2027 |
| 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 | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | PETERHEAD PORT AUTHORITY |
| Locality | PETERHEAD |
| Post town | Aberdeen |
| Postcode | AB42 1DW |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM5 North Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |
| Local authority | Aberdeenshire |
| Electoral ward | Peterhead North and Rattray |
| Westminster constituency | Aberdeenshire North and Moray East |
| 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

- 21 May 2026 at 12:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047064-2026
- 10 Dec 2025 at 11:11 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081379-2025
- 17 Nov 2025 at 16:43 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074538-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.peterheadport.co.uk/
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000809199
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA12702

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