--- title: "Time Charter Tug Hire - Port of Sullom Voe, Shetland Islands" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000651172" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000651172" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000651172.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000651172.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SHETLAND ISLANDS COUNCIL (UTILITIES)" published: "2021-05-12" --- # Time Charter Tug Hire - Port of Sullom Voe, Shetland Islands Buyer: SHETLAND ISLANDS COUNCIL (UTILITIES) Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000651172 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000651172) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000651172.json) ## Summary The Shetland Islands Council (Utilities) is seeking tenders for the "Time Charter Tug Hire" at the Port of Sullom Voe in the Shetland Islands. This procurement falls under the goods category with an estimated contract value of £250,000 and will take place through an open procedure. The tender period concludes on 21 May 2021, with bids being opened on the same day. The intended contract duration is for 41 days, commencing from 4 June 2021, and offers a potential 7-day extension. This tender presents significant opportunities for shipbrokers and vessel owners, particularly those with relevant expertise in towing services. The procurement requires companies to demonstrate substantial financial stability and technical capabilities, including providing three years of accounts and valid insurance. Given the specific requirements, businesses that specialise in maritime services and can meet the essential criteria for insurance and operational competencies will find this contract particularly appealing. ## Notice Hire of a seagoing Tug on a Time Charter basis ensuring continued Towage Service provision at the Port of Sullom Voe for a period of 41 days starting on 0900 Hours 4th June 2021, with the option to extend for a further 7 days. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Although under threshold, an Open Procedure is being followed in accordance with the Utilities Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2016.. Vessel must be able to operate at the Port of Sullom Voe from 0900 Hours 4th June 2021 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY414784 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract 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 | 12 May 2021 | | Submission deadline | 21 May 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 4 Jun 2021 - 15 Jul 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £250,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | 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 | SHETLAND ISLANDS COUNCIL (UTILITIES) | | Locality | LERWICK | | Post town | Lerwick | | Postcode | ZE1 0LZ | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands | | ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands | | Local authority | Shetland Islands | | Electoral ward | Lerwick North and Bressay | | Westminster constituency | Orkney and Shetland | | Delivery location | TLM66 Shetland Islands | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation - 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services ### Codes - 34513200 - Tug boats - 63726400 - Ship chartering services ## Release History - 12 May 2021 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY414784 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY414784&idx=11 20th May 2021 - Quality Statement (Word Version) - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY414784&idx=10 20th May 2021 - Schedule 1 & 2 (Word Version) - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY414784&idx=9 20th May 2021 - Form of Tender and Certificate of Non-Collusion (Word Version) - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY414784&idx=8 20th May 2021 - Questions and Answers - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY414784&idx=7 14th May 2021 - Sample Copy SUPPLYTIME 2017 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY414784&idx=4 12th May 2021 - Bank Reference Mandate - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY414784&idx=5 12th May 2021 - SPD - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY414784&idx=6 12th May 2021 - Tender Submission Checklist - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY414784&idx=1 12th May 2021 - Cover Letter - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY414784&idx=2 12th May 2021 - Invitation to Tender - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY414784&idx=3 12th May 2021 - TOWCON2021 BIMCO DC - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY414784 Time Charter Tug Hire - Port of Sullom Voe, Shetland Islands - Hire of a seagoing Tug on a Time Charter basis ensuring continued Towage Service provision at the Port of Sullom Voe for a period of 41 days starting on 0900 Hours 4th June 2021, with the option to extend for a further 7 days. ## Notice URLs - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - http://www.shetland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000651172 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=651172 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx - https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/lerwick-sheriff-court ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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