---
title: "Time Charter Tug Hire May 2026"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000826769"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SHETLAND ISLANDS COUNCIL (UTILITIES)"
published: "2026-04-28"
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# Time Charter Tug Hire May 2026

Buyer: SHETLAND ISLANDS COUNCIL (UTILITIES)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000826769

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## Summary

The procurement process overseen by Shetland Islands Council (Utilities) focuses on the Time Charter Tug Hire for May 2026, aimed at towage operations in the Shetland Islands. The contract is valued at £311,500 and will initially span 46 days starting from 19th May 2026, with a possibility of extension. Managed under an open procedure compliant with the Utilities Contract (Scotland) Regulations 2016, the award stage concluded with Targe Towing Ltd being the successful supplier. The tender targeted goods services related to general public services sector, with operations centred at the Port of Sullom Voe, Shetland Islands.

This tender represents significant growth opportunities for shipbrokers and vessel owners who have suitable vessels meeting the technical and class specifications required for towage operations. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs), particularly those with robust financial backing as evidenced through recent financial statements or bank references, are well-suited for competing. The stringent selection criteria emphasise financial stability, ensuring businesses can effectively support an annual contract value of £175,000. This agreement will utilise the revised 2024 UNITED KINGDOM STANDARD CONDITIONS FOR TOWAGE AND OTHER SERVICES form of contract, offering firms the chance to establish a foothold in the maritime services sector associated with regional public services.

## Notice

The 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 46 days initially (to commence 0900 hours 19 May 2026 with the option to extend as required.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Open Procedure is being followed in accordance with the Utilities Contract (Scotland) Regulations 2016.. Vessel must be able to operate at the Port of Sullom Voe on 19th May 2026

Renewal: Option to extend as required.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR554728 |
| 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 | 28 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 19 May 2026 - 7 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £350,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £311,500 |

## 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

- 28 Apr 2026 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR554728
- 24 Mar 2026 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552395

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR552395&idx=1
  24th March 2026 - ITT Time Charter Tug Hire May 2026
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552395
  Time Charter Tug Hire May 2026 - 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 46 days initially (to commence 0900 hours 19 May 2026 with the option to extend as required.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR554728
  Time Charter Tug Hire May 2026 - The 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 46 days initially (to commence 0900 hours 19 May 2026 with the option to extend as required.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.shetland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000826769

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