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title: "Time Charter Tug Hire - Port of Sullom Voe, Shetland Islands"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000762042"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SHETLAND ISLANDS COUNCIL (UTILITIES)"
published: "2025-03-04"
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# Time Charter Tug Hire - Port of Sullom Voe, Shetland Islands

Buyer: SHETLAND ISLANDS COUNCIL (UTILITIES)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000762042

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## Summary

Shetland Islands Council (Utilities) has awarded a supply contract for Time Charter Tug Hire at the Port of Sullom Voe, Shetland Islands. The contract, initially set to begin at 09:00 on 27 May 2024, will last for 41 days with an option to extend for an additional 30 days. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure under the Utilities Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2016, and the contract has a total value of GBP 287,750. The tender was completed on 4 March 2025, with the award having been made to Boluda Towage Caledonian Ltd.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses engaged in maritime and towage operations. Companies capable of providing tug hire services that meet specific technical and class specifications, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), can benefit from similar such contracts issued by local authorities. The requirement for detailed qualification criteria, such as financial strength and insurance coverage, indicates that well-established firms are best suited for competing. The nature of the contract also highlights a recurring demand for maritime logistical support, encouraging continuous business growth in this sector.

## Notice

Was a supply contract for the provision of Time Charter Tug Hire of suitable technical specification and class to meet the needs of the Council in Towage operations. The contract will be for a period of 41 days initially (to commence 0900 hours 27 May 2024 with the option to extend for a further 30 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 on 27th May 2024.

Renewal: Option to extend for up to 30 days.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR525131 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 9 May 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 May 2024 |
| Contract period | 27 May 2024 - 1 Jul 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £250,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £287,750 |

## Status

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

## 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BOLUDA TOWAGE CALEDONIAN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34513200 - Tug boats

## Release History

- 4 Mar 2025 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR525131
- 8 Apr 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR502619

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR502619&idx=6
  8th April 2024 - Check list
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR502619&idx=7
  8th April 2024 - Appendix 1
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR502619&idx=1
  8th April 2024 - Cover Letter
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR502619&idx=2
  8th April 2024 - ITT-Time Charter Tug Hire
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR502619&idx=3
  8th April 2024 - Minimum Specification
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR502619&idx=4
  8th April 2024 - Bank Reference Mandate
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR502619&idx=5
  8th April 2024 - SUPPLYTIME Sample Copy
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR502619
  Time Charter Tug Hire - Port of Sullom Voe, Shetland Islands - The type of arrangement is a supply contract for the provision of Time Charter Tug Hire of suitable technical specification and class to meet the needs of the Council in Towage operations. The contract will be for a period of 41 days initially (to commence 0900 hours 27 May 2024 with the option to extend for a further 30 days.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR525131
  Time Charter Tug Hire - Port of Sullom Voe, Shetland Islands - Was a supply contract for the provision of Time Charter Tug Hire of suitable technical specification and class to meet the needs of the Council in Towage operations. The contract will be for a period of 41 days initially (to commence 0900 hours 27 May 2024 with the option to extend for a further 30 days.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.shetland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000762042

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