--- title: "Hire of relief vessels for Jura" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000779106" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000779106" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000779106.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000779106.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL" published: "2025-01-16" --- # Hire of relief vessels for Jura Buyer: ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000779106 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000779106) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000779106.json) ## Summary Argyll and Bute Council has completed a procurement process for the hire of relief vessels for the Jura Route during the March-April period for the next three upcoming years (2025-2026-2027). This contract, in the services category, focuses on maintaining existing vessels during their annual dry docking. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure, and the award was finalised on 20th December 2024. The vessels will be operated between the Isle of Islay and the Isle of Jura, falling under the industry classification CPV 60651000. The awarded contract, valued at GBP 426,000, has been active since 20th December 2024, following the active tender stage that began with the open call dated 27th September 2024 and the closing of submissions on 31st October 2024. This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses within the marine services sector, especially those equipped to provide vessel hire services. SMEs, such as the winning supplier O Malley Marine Plant, which successfully secured this contract, can leverage this type of procurement to enhance their market presence and operational scale. Companies specialising in marine transportation and maintenance services, as well as those familiar with the logistical needs of the Jura Route, would be well-suited to compete in such tenders, which provide substantial and recurring business prospects over multiple years. ## Notice Argyll and Bute Council are looking to hire a relief vessel for Jura Route during the March-April period for the next three upcoming years (2025-2026-2027 dry docking periods) to allow maintenance of existing vessel for annual dry docking ### Lot Information Lot 1 Argyll and Bute Council are looking to hire a relief vessel for Jura Route during the March-April period for the next three upcoming years (2025-2026-2027 dry docking periods) to allow maintenance of existing vessel for annual dry docking. Renewal: The Contract may be extended for up to two subsequent one year periods at the option of Argyll and Bute Council, subject to satisfactory performance of the contract discussions with the successful Tenderer(s). ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN521914 | | Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 16 Jan 2025 | | Submission deadline | 31 Oct 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 20 Dec 2024 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £426,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## 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 | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | O MALLEY MARINE PLANT | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) ### Codes - 60651000 - Hire of vessels with crew ## Release History - 16 Jan 2025 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN521914 - 27 Sep 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP515100 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP515100&idx=1 27th September 2024 - Invitation to tender - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP515100&idx=2 27th September 2024 - ABC Terms and Conditions - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP515100 Hire of relief vessels for Jura - Argyll and Bute Council are looking to hire a relief vessel for Jura Route during the March-April period for the next three upcoming years (2025-2026-2027 dry docking periods) to allow maintenance of existing vessel for annual dry docking - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN521914 Hire of relief vessels for Jura - Argyll and Bute Council are looking to hire a relief vessel for Jura Route during the March-April period for the next three upcoming years (2025-2026-2027 dry docking periods) to allow maintenance of existing vessel for annual dry docking ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.argyll-bute.gov.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000779106 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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