---
title: "Provision of a Passenger Ferry Service from Craighouse, Isle of Jura to Tayvallich"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000755419"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL"
published: "2024-01-16"
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# Provision of a Passenger Ferry Service from Craighouse, Isle of Jura to Tayvallich

Buyer: ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000755419

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## Summary

The Argyll and Bute Council is currently seeking offers for the provision of a passenger ferry service between Craighouse, Isle of Jura to Tayvallich. The procurement process is at the tender stage, with a deadline for submissions on 6th February 2024. This opportunity falls under the services category and is being procured through an open procedure. The contract is estimated at £68,000 GBP and involves a vessel capable of carrying up to 12 persons. The main contact for this tender is Daniel O'Donnell from the Argyll and Bute Council based in Lochgilphead, UK.

This tender for the passenger ferry service presents growth opportunities for businesses in the maritime transportation industry. Companies providing passenger ferry services, particularly those with vessels suitable for small-scale operations, are well-suited to compete for this contract. The contract also includes the possibility of renewal after 12 months post-award, providing a potential long-term business partnership. Interested parties should ensure compliance with the specified bid validity period and electronic submission requirements to participate successfully in this procurement process.

## Notice

Argyll and Bute Council are seeking to secure offers for the provision of a passenger ferry service between Craighouse, Isle of Jura to Tayvillach.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Argyll and Bute Council are seeking to secure offers for the provision of a passenger ferry service between Craighouse, Isle of Jura to Tayvillach. This tender calls for a vessel capable of carrying not more than 12 persons to operate a passenger only service between Craighouse on Jura, and Tayvallich

Renewal: Renewal will be 12 months after contract award.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN496584 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Jan 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Feb 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | £68,000 |
| 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 | 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

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60610000 - Ferry transport services

## Release History

- 16 Jan 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN496584

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN496584&idx=4
  1st February 2024 - Updated specification please discard original Jura Ferry TS1A and use V2
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN496584&idx=6
  1st February 2024 - Updated specification please discard original Jura Ferry TS1A, TSAV2
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN496584&idx=5
  30th January 2024 - Supplementary Information
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN496584&idx=1
  16th January 2024 - ITQ Jura Passenger Ferry
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN496584&idx=2
  16th January 2024 - Jura Passenger Ferry TS1A
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN496584&idx=3
  16th January 2024 - ABC GENERAL AND SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF CONTRACT_SERVICES
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN496584
  Provision of a Passenger Ferry Service from Craighouse, Isle of Jura to Tayvallich - Argyll and Bute Council are seeking to secure offers for the provision of a passenger ferry service between Craighouse, Isle of Jura to Tayvillach.

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