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title: "Supply of One New Pilot Boat (Design and Build)"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000511293"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL (HARBOUR AUTHORITY)"
published: "2020-07-29"
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# Supply of One New Pilot Boat (Design and Build)

Buyer: ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL (HARBOUR AUTHORITY)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000511293

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## Summary

The Orkney Islands Council (Harbour Authority) is seeking tenders for the "Supply of One New Pilot Boat (Design and Build)" to enhance pilotage services in the Scapa Flow and Kirkwall harbour areas. This procurement falls within the goods category and is currently in the planning stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 23rd October 2017. The tender employs a selective procurement method, specifically a restricted procedure. Interested parties are encouraged to refer to the specifications provided, which detail requirements including vessel dimensions and operational capabilities.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in maritime construction and related services. Companies with experience in designing and building vessels, especially pilot boats or vessels intended for hydrographic survey work, would be well-positioned to compete. Additionally, those capable of meeting stringent safety, operational, and certification standards will find this tender aligns with their service offerings, potentially leading to enhanced business growth in the maritime sector within the Orkney Islands.

## Notice

The Council, as Statutory Harbour Authority and Competent Harbour Authority has a requirement for the design and build of one new pilot boat, which is required to provide a safe and reliable pilotage service in the Scapa Flow and Kirkwall harbour areas. The Vessel is to be designed primarily to carry out pilotage duties but also to be capable of hydrographic survey work and corporate trips.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Council, as Statutory Harbour Authority and Competent Harbour Authority has a requirement for the design and build of one new pilot boat, which is required to provide a safe and reliable pilotage service in the Scapa Flow and Kirkwall harbour areas. The Vessel is to be designed primarily to carry out pilotage duties but also to be capable of hydrographic survey work and corporate trips. The Owner of the vessel will be Orkney Islands Council, operated through Marine Services based in the Harbour Authority Building, Scapa, Orkney KW15 1SD, Scotland.The Specification is given as a guide as to the specific requirements of the Owner. MAIN DIMENSIONS Length Overall - Hull 21.40 metres LBP 20.00 metres Breadth Moulded 5.75 metres Draught Maximum 1.70 metres Fuel Capacity As required to achieve endurance Fresh Water Capacity 500 litres These dimensions can vary to suit the Ship Builder's final design as long as the requirements of the specification are met. Alternative standard designs can be proposed as long as they meet these specific requirements as far as performance, space on deck, space within the wheelhouse and sufficient crew space and amenities.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 78 of the Utilities Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2016.

Renewal: There is an option to extend the initial 12 months duration of this contract by a maximum of 6 months which will be at the sole discretion of the Council.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL391468 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F6 - Contract Award Notice (Utilities) |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jul 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Oct 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Jul 2018 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,000,000 |
| Lots value | £2,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,849,800 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL (HARBOUR AUTHORITY) |
| Locality | KIRKWALL |
| Post town | Kirkwall |
| Postcode | KW15 1NY |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Orkney Islands |
| Electoral ward | Kirkwall East |
| Westminster constituency | Orkney and Shetland |
| Delivery location | TLM65 Orkney Islands |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AUXILIAR NAVAL DEL PRINCIPADO |

## 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

- 29 Jul 2020 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F6 - Contract Award Notice (Utilities) - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL391468
- 29 Sep 2017 at 00:00 - TenderUpdate - OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT297266
- 20 Sep 2017 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F5 - Contract Notice (Utilities) - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP296227

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP296227&idx=1
  22nd September 2017 - ESPD (Scotland) Documentation
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP296227&idx=2
  22nd September 2017 - Appendix A to the Contract Notice
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP296227
  Supply of One New Pilot Boat (Design and Build) - The Council, as Statutory Harbour Authority and Competent Harbour Authority has a requirement for the design and build of one new pilot boat, which is required to provide a safe and reliable pilotage service in the Scapa Flow and Kirkwall harbour areas. The Vessel is to be designed primarily to carry out pilotage duties but also to be capable of hydrographic survey work and corporate trips.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL391468
  Supply of One New Pilot Boat (Design and Build) - The Council, as Statutory Harbour Authority and Competent Harbour Authority has a requirement for the design and build of one new pilot boat, which is required to provide a safe and reliable pilotage service in the Scapa Flow and Kirkwall harbour areas. The Vessel is to be designed primarily to carry out pilotage duties but also to be capable of hydrographic survey work and corporate trips.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.orkneyharbours.com
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000511293
- https://www.astillerosarmon.com/aux-naval.html

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