--- title: "Supply of Vessel, Fair Isle - Pre-Tender Market Engagement" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000772641" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000772641" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000772641.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000772641.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "SHETLAND ISLANDS COUNCIL" published: "2024-07-17" --- # Supply of Vessel, Fair Isle - Pre-Tender Market Engagement Buyer: SHETLAND ISLANDS COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000772641 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000772641) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000772641.json) ## Summary The Shetland Islands Council has initiated a procurement process for the supply/build of a new vessel for the Fair Isle ferry route. The procurement is in the planning stage and will involve engaging with the shipbuilding market. The deadline for future notice is set for August 2, 2024. Interested parties can find more information on the vessel specifications and project overview on the council's website. This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the shipbuilding industry to compete for the construction of a new vessel compliant with marine safety regulations. Companies with expertise in maritime technology, vessel construction, and passenger transport solutions are well-suited to participate in this procurement process. The council aims to procure a vessel that meets specific requirements for cargo capacity, safety standards, and passenger comfort, offering a challenging yet rewarding opportunity for qualified businesses. ## Notice Market engagement event to engage with the shipbuilding market on a forthcoming tender opportunity in relation to new vessel build for Shetland Islands Council and their Fair Isle ferry route. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Shetland Islands Council and their consultants Macduff Ship Design and Stantec UK Ltd. is facilitating a pre-tender market engagement event in relation to the supply/build of a new vessel required for the Fair Isle Ferry Replacement project. A new vessel is required to operate on the Fair Isle ferry route, within the Shetland Inter-Island Ferry network. The Council has a requirement for a new build approx. 24 metre vessel which: - Complies with the Maritime and Coastguard Agencies Workboat Code - 3rd edition. - Operates on a lift on - lift off service - Is roll on - roll off capable for a limited number of vehicles and interfaces with linkspans already in operation across the inter-island ferry network The vessel will be located, crewed and operated from the island of Fair Isle (approximately 25 miles south of Shetland mainland). The ferry operation, whilst predominantly freight, is also a key element of the inter-island transport solution for Fair Isle, alongside the inter-island air service, and frequently carries passengers on the route, therefore passenger comfort is also an important feature of the requirements for a new vessel. The priorities of the vessel are; - Vessel to be built to Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) workboat code - Proven equipment / technology - Mechanical simplicity - Sufficient cargo hold volume and deck space for anticipated cargo loads - Strengthened hull for regular slipway operations - Maximum free running speed for this size and type of vessel - Passenger safety and comfort within passenger areas. Interested parties are invited to attend a market engagement event where the following will be covered: - Area of and the existing operation - Project overview - Specification of vessel - Project programme - Q&A The event is scheduled that interested parties can attend: - Friday 26th July - Stantec, Capital Square, 58 Morrison Street, Edinburgh time to be confirmed. Interested parties should register their interest by emailing fairisleferryproject@shetland.gov.uk stating they would like to attend, which will be followed up with conformation and an official invitation. Interested parties who are unable to attend the event, should inform us via the same mailbox. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL510035 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | 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 | 17 Jul 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 2 Aug 2024 | | 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 | SHETLAND ISLANDS COUNCIL | | Locality | LERWICK, SHETLAND | | 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 ### Codes - 34500000 - Ships and boats - 34510000 - Ships - 34512000 - Ships and similar vessels for the transport of persons or goods - 34512100 - Ferry boats - 34521000 - Specialised boats ## Release History - 17 Jul 2024 at 00:00 - Planning - PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL510035 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL510035 Supply of Vessel, Fair Isle - Pre-Tender Market Engagement - Market engagement event to engage with the shipbuilding market on a forthcoming tender opportunity in relation to new vessel build for Shetland Islands Council and their Fair Isle ferry route. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.shetland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000772641 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=772641 - https://www.shetland.gov.uk/fair-isle-ferry-replacement ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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