--- title: "Time Charter Tug Hire - Port of Sullom Voe, Shetland Islands" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000790980" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000790980" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000790980.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000790980.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "SHETLAND ISLANDS COUNCIL (UTILITIES)" published: "2025-03-18" --- # Time Charter Tug Hire - Port of Sullom Voe, Shetland Islands Buyer: SHETLAND ISLANDS COUNCIL (UTILITIES) Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000790980 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000790980) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000790980.json) ## Summary Shetland Islands Council (Utilities) has completed the procurement process for the Time Charter Tug Hire at the Port of Sullom Voe in the Shetland Islands, under the tender reference PH/02/25. The contract, valued initially at £350,000, had begun with an open procurement procedure. It required a vessel of suitable technical specification and class for towage operations for a period of 50 days starting from 27 March 2025, with an option to extend for an additional 14 days. The procurement included critical dates, such as the tender period ending on 11 March 2025 and the subsequent award period commencing the same day. This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses in the maritime and ship chartering sectors, particularly those capable of providing vessels and services that meet the stringent technical requirements. The procurement method was open, allowing for broad competition, and submissions were sought from shipbrokers and vessel owners, with Targe Towing Ltd securing the contract. Businesses with expertise in towage operations and those able to meet the financial and technical criteria outlined by the council would be well-suited to pursue similar opportunities to expand their market presence within this regional authority's procurement framework. ## Notice 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 50 days initially (to commence 0900 hours 27 March 2025 with the option to extend for a further 14 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 March 2025. Renewal: Option to extend for up to 14 days. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR526213 | | 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 | 18 Mar 2025 | | Submission deadline | 11 Mar 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 14 Mar 2025 | | Contract period | 27 Mar 2025 - 30 May 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £350,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## 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 | TARGE TOWING | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation ### Codes - 34513200 - Tug boats ## Release History - 18 Mar 2025 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR526213 - 18 Feb 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB524190 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB524190&idx=1 18th February 2025 - Invitation to Tender Time Charter Tug Hire - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB524190&idx=2 18th February 2025 - Covering Letter - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB524190&idx=3 18th February 2025 - Appendix 1 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB524190&idx=4 18th February 2025 - Appendix 2 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB524190 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 50 days initially (to commence 0900 hours 27 March 2025 with the option to extend for a further 14 days. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR526213 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 50 days initially (to commence 0900 hours 27 March 2025 with the option to extend for a further 14 days. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - http://www.shetland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000790980 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000790980. 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