--- title: "Request for Information - Pilot Boat(s)" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000802377" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000802377" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000802377.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000802377.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "PORT OF ABERDEEN" published: "2025-06-23" --- # Request for Information - Pilot Boat(s) Buyer: PORT OF ABERDEEN Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000802377 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000802377) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000802377.json) ## Summary The procurement process is initiated by the Port of Aberdeen, a central purchasing body and statutory harbour authority, for the acquisition of up to two new pilot boats. Categorised under port-related activities, this procurement falls within the goods industry and is located at the Port of Aberdeen, region UKM50. As of 23rd June 2025, the process is in the planning stage, with a Request for Information to assess market capabilities. The procurement is valued at £2,800,000 and aims to ensure a safe and reliable pilotage service within the port district. Interested business entities are encouraged to express interest and gather more information on the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site. This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in maritime goods, particularly those with experience in manufacturing or supplying pilot boats, to engage with a major UK port authority. Businesses with expertise in maritime safety and technical solutions can leverage this procurement to expand their operations and establish a presence in the regional port sector. Engagement in this market assessment stage allows potential suppliers to influence future tender specifications and demonstrate their competitive edge in delivering high-quality, innovative solutions. The procurement process, in its planning stage, offers businesses a pre-competitive chance to align their offerings with the key deliverables and articulate risk management strategies effectively. ## Notice Aberdeen Harbour Board, operating as Port of Aberdeen, is the Statutory Harbour Authority and Competent Harbour Authority. Port of Aberdeen has a requirement for up to two new pilot boats, to provide a safe and reliable pilotage service within the port district. ### Lot Information Lot 1 This RFI forms a part of a market assessment and is not part of any competitive procedure. The information provided in response to this RFI needs to be sufficient to determine that there is a viable technical solution that can meet the key contract deliverables as set out in the documentation package and should also include an outline of how you will manage any potential risks and opportunities throughout the project delivery process. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN533079 | | Notice type | OJEU - F4 - Prior Information Notice (Utilities) | | 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 | 23 Jun 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 24 Jun 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £2,800,000 | | 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 | PORT OF ABERDEEN | | Locality | ABERDEEN | | Post town | Aberdeen | | Postcode | AB11 5SS | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM5 North Eastern Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire | | Local authority | Aberdeen City | | Electoral ward | George St/Harbour | | Westminster constituency | Aberdeen South | | Delivery location | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation - 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services ### Codes - 34500000 - Ships and boats - 34511100 - Marine patrol vessels - 34520000 - Boats - 34521000 - Specialised boats - 63722000 - Ship-piloting services ## Release History - 23 Jun 2025 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F4 - Prior Information Notice (Utilities) - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN533079 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN533079&idx=1 23rd June 2025 - Port of Aberdeen - Request for Information - Pilot Boat(s) - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN533079 Request for Information - Pilot Boat(s) - Aberdeen Harbour Board, operating as Port of Aberdeen, is the Statutory Harbour Authority and Competent Harbour Authority. Port of Aberdeen has a requirement for up to two new pilot boats, to provide a safe and reliable pilotage service within the port district. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.portofaberdeen.co.uk/ - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=802377 - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000802377 ## 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-r6ebe6-0000802377. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000802377.json.