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title: "Gourock Dunoon Town Centre Ferry Services"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000448268"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "TRANSPORT SCOTLAND"
published: "2018-12-19"
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# Gourock Dunoon Town Centre Ferry Services

Buyer: TRANSPORT SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000448268

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## Summary

Transport Scotland is soliciting tenders for the "Gourock Dunoon Town Centre Ferry Services," aimed at providing ferry services between Gourock and Dunoon. The procurement, classified under the transport services category, is currently in the planning stage, following a competitive procedure with negotiation. The deadline for tender submissions is set for 19 August 2016, with the expected operational contract period extending until June 2029. Prospective bidders should note that the new services will require two vessels, optimised for speed and capable of operating various fuel types, commencing operations by mid-2017.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in maritime transport, vessel operation, and related services. Companies that are equipped for ferry operations, particularly those with experience in managing passenger transport and complying with relevant safety and environmental standards, are well-suited to compete. The potential for additional services, such as vehicle-carrying and extended routes, may further attract those looking to expand their offerings in the ferry transport sector, supporting business growth in this competitive landscape.

## Notice

Provision of Public services in relation to Ferry Services to or from harbours located at Gourock Town Centre and Dunoon Town Centre. The services shall comprise, two vessels to deliver the Ferry Services. Details will be set out in a detailed vessel specification to be included in the Invitation to Tender. Further information on Transport Scotland can be accessed through the Transport Scotland website at: www.transportscotland.gov.uk

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Ministers intend to execute a new contract for the provision of the Ferry Services in relation to the operation of passenger services between Gourock and Dunoon. This will replace the existing public services contract which expires on 29 June 2017. The Contract will require a start-up period prior to operation of replacement services on 30 June 2017. The Ferry Services will then continue until the end of June 2029 (an operational period of 12 years). The Principal Service A subsidy for the Gourock Dunoon Town Centre Ferry Service for foot passengers. Vessels The services shall comprise, the provision and operation of two vessels (minimum length 40 metres) to deliver the Ferry Services. It is expected that the Vessel will be optimised with a not less than 15 knot service speed @85% MCR. Vessels should also be able to operate at lower or higher speeds safely and efficiently. Acceptable fuel types will be Marine Gas Oil (MGO) and options for Liquid Natural Gas (LNG). Full vessel specification details will be set out in the Invitation to Tender. The existing vessels, currently owned by David MacBrayne Group Ltd and leased to Argyll Ferries Ltd, can be made available to be used to provide Ferry Services during any interim period from the commencement of the Ferry Services until the two vessels which meet the required specification can be provided. The existing vessels shall be made available on equal commercial terms to participants under a Bareboat Charterparty arrangement. Alternatively, Participants may make their own arrangements for the provision of interim vessels to provide the Ferry Services until vessels are available to meet the required specification. Vessels to meet the required vessel specification should be in operation no later than two years from commencement of the contract. Optional Additional Services - Vehicle-carrying service Participants may include a vehicle carrying service as part of their tender submission. Such proposals must be demonstrated to be unsubsidised and shall be at the own commercial risk of the participant. In such an event, separate financial controls and reporting arrangements will require to be implemented to satisfy European Commission State Aid requirements that there is no cross-subsidisation between the public service contract for the provision of the subsidised passenger Ferry Services and any unsubsidised vehicle-carrying service or portion thereof undertaken by the successful participant at their own commercial risk. Details of the reporting arrangements will be issued in the Invitation to tender. Possible Additional Services - Additional Routes The Scottish Ministers are in talks with Strathclyde Partnership for Transport about the potential transfer to The Scottish Ministers of responsibility for further services currently supported by the Partnership to other destinations from the harbours at Gourock and Dunoon. Future provision may be incorporated into the Contract to include such routes.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulation 2015. Pursuant to Regulation 16 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015, Transport Scotland reserves the possibility of awarding the contract on the basis of the initial tender without negotiation.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC340693 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Dec 2018 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Dec 2018 |
| 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 | Cancelled |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Unsuccessful |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | TRANSPORT SCOTLAND |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G4 0HF |
| 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 | TLM83 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 34512100 - Ferry boats
- 60600000 - Water transport services
- 60610000 - Ferry transport services

## Release History

- 19 Dec 2018 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC340693

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC340693
  Gourock Dunoon Town Centre Ferry Services - Provision of Public services in relation to Ferry Services to or from harbours located at Gourock Town Centre and Dunoon Town Centre. The services shall comprise, two vessels to deliver the Ferry Services. Details will be set out in a detailed vessel specification to be included in the Invitation to Tender. Further information on Transport Scotland can be accessed through the Transport Scotland website at: www.transportscotland.gov.uk

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.transport.gov.scot
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000448268

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