Contract

Design, Manufacture, Supply and Commission of Pilot Vessel/s

  • Milford Haven Port Authority

F06: Contract award notice – utilities

Notice identifier: 2024/S 000-003833

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-031e55

Published 6 February 2024, 10:58am



Section one: Contracting entity

one.1) Name and addresses

Milford Haven Port Authority

Gorsewood Drive, Milford Haven

Pembrokeshire

SA73 3ER

Email

pilotvesselqueries@mhpa.co.uk

Telephone

+44 1646696100

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

UKL - Wales

Internet address(es)

Main address

https://www.mhpa.co.uk

Buyer's address

https://www.mhpa.co.uk

one.6) Main activity

Port-related activities


Section two: Object

two.1) Scope of the procurement

two.1.1) Title

Design, Manufacture, Supply and Commission of Pilot Vessel/s

two.1.2) Main CPV code

  • 34500000 - Ships and boats

two.1.3) Type of contract

Supplies

two.1.4) Short description

Milford Haven Pilot Authority (MHPA) have a requirement to increase their current pilotage operational capability with the introduction of a heavy weather Pilot Vessel. This new asset is intended to support operational capability in sea conditions up to 6 – 7.5m significant wave height without the need to undertake under/over carry operations. One (1) Pilot Vessel, is intended to be purchased, potentially followed by a second Pilot Vessel upon completion of successful trials and up to one (1) year of in-service assessment. For the avoidance of doubt, the requirement subject to this procurement is for up to two (2) Pilot Vessels, depending upon the conditions set out herein.

two.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: No

two.2) Description

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 34500000 - Ships and boats

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKL1 - West Wales and the Valleys

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Milford Haven Pilot Authority (MHPA) have a requirement to increase their current pilotage operational capability with the introduction of a heavy weather Pilot Vessel. This new asset is intended to support operational capability in sea conditions up to 6 – 7.5m significant wave height without the need to undertake under/over carry operations. One (1) Pilot Vessel, is intended to be purchased, potentially followed by a second Pilot Vessel upon completion of successful trials and up to one (1) year of in-service assessment. For the avoidance of doubt, the requirement subject to this procurement is for up to two (2) Pilot Vessels, depending upon the conditions set out herein.

A high-level outline vessel requirement is stated below:

Proven Heavy Weather Pilot Vessel for safe operation in 6.0 – 7.5m significant wave height sea conditions with mixed wave periods ranging from 3 to over 10 seconds and confused wave directions caused by wind / tidal effects, river flow / ocean currents.

Undertake boarding operations safely at 6 – 10 knots

Operate 3,000 hours per annum

Provide knockdown resilience and safety to the operating crew

Operational speed greater than 25 knots in calm water

Comply with UK MCA Work Boat Code of Practice Edition 2 and certificated for Pilot Vessel Operations. – MECAL are considered to be the certifying authority on behalf of the UK MCA.

Vessel structure design and built under survey to Lloyds Register’s Special Service Craft (LRSSC) rules or equivalent

3 Crew / 6 Pilots

Proven design and build pedigree

IMO Tier III propulsion system

Design is to be well considered for the application of Pilot Vessel Operations

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options

Subject to satisfactory performance, the Port Authority may commission a second vessel.

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No


Section four. Procedure

four.1) Description

four.1.1) Type of procedure

Competitive dialogue

four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No

four.2) Administrative information

four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure

Notice number: 2022/S 000-006076


Section five. Award of contract

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

1 November 2023

five.2.2) Information about tenders

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Next Generation Shipyards

Haven 30 9976VN

Lauwersoog

9976vn

Telephone

+31 651901152

Country

Netherlands

NUTS code
  • NL11 - Groningen
The contractor is an SME

Yes


Section six. Complementary information

six.3) Additional information

PQQ documentation is accessible from the following link:

https://mhpa.sharepoint.com/:f:/s/O365Tenders/EjGl9AvMcHlPpKsjMviad80BhMkrTaFtonVy6VTiy51N3Q?e=MXPrpX

(WA Ref:138706)

six.4) Procedures for review

six.4.1) Review body

High Court

Royal Courts of Justice, The Strand

London

WC2A 2LL

Telephone

+44 2079477501

Country

United Kingdom