---
title: "Drydocking Services - Belnahua"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000641274"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL"
published: "2021-01-25"
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# Drydocking Services - Belnahua

Buyer: ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000641274

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## Summary

Argyll and Bute Council is planning a procurement for Drydocking Services for the Belnahua ferry, located in the Argyll and Bute region of Scotland. This engagement, classified under the services industry, aims to secure a contractor for the annual maintenance and repair of the vessel, originally built in 1972. Key dates include a future notice set for 5th February 2021, with interested businesses encouraged to register for updates. Detailed documentation for this procurement can be found on the Public Contracts Scotland website.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in maritime services, ship maintenance, and repair. Companies with experience in handling passenger ro-pax vessels or those equipped with relevant expertise in marine engineering are particularly well-suited to compete. Entrepreneurs looking to expand their portfolio in government contracts will find this project beneficial, as it involves a public authority that seeks reliable partners for the upkeep of critical transport infrastructure.

## Notice

Drydocking Services for the Belnahua ferry.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Argyll and Bute Council are looking to appoint a contractor to undertake annual maintenance and repair of the vessel Belnahua. "Belnahua" was built in Campbeltown Shipyard in 1972, designed specifically for vehicular and passenger traffic at the Cuan Crossing between the islands of Seil and Luing in Argyll. Constructed of steel in accordance with the M.C.A. rules for a Class V1(A) passenger ro-pax vessel. The vessel is side loading with small ramps on the starboard side forward and port side aft to facilitate loading and discharging at sloping slipways. Has a small accommodation block on the starboard aft corner with space for passengers and a wheelhouse above to give a view over vehicles. This arrangement of ramps allows a "Drive Through" facility for vehicle traffic. Powered by twin Perkins Sabre Diesel engines with hydraulic steering and twin rudders.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN404961 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 25 Jan 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 5 Feb 2021 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| 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 | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL |
| Locality | LOCHGILPHEAD |
| Post town | Paisley |
| Postcode | PA31 8RT |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Argyll and Bute |
| Electoral ward | Mid Argyll |
| Westminster constituency | Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber |
| Delivery location | TLM63 Lochaber, Skye and Lochalsh, Arran and Cumbrae, and Argyll and Bute |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50241100 - Vessel repair services
- 50241200 - Ferry repair services

## Release History

- 25 Jan 2021 at 00:00 - Planning - PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN404961

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN404961
  Drydocking Services - Belnahua - Drydocking Services for the Belnahua ferry.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.argyll-bute.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000641274
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=641274

## Provenance

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