Section one: Contracting entity
one.1) Name and addresses
Milford Haven Port Authority
Gorsewood Drive, Milford Haven
Pembrokeshire
SA73 3ER
Telephone
+44 1646696100
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKL - Wales
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to the above-mentioned address
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.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality. / Weighting: 70
Price - Weighting: 30
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
24
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
Envisaged minimum number: 5
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
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 three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information
three.1) Conditions for participation
three.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
three.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
three.1.4) Objective rules and criteria for participation
List and brief description of rules and criteria
As per the PQQ documentation
Documentation can be access from the following link:
three.2) Conditions related to the contract
three.2.3) Information about staff responsible for the performance of the contract
Obligation to indicate the names and professional qualifications of the staff assigned to performing the contract
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Competitive dialogue
four.1.4) Information about reduction of the number of solutions or tenders during negotiation or dialogue
Recourse to staged procedure to gradually reduce the number of solutions to be discussed or tenders to be negotiated
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.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
4 April 2022
Local time
5:00pm
four.2.3) Estimated date of dispatch of invitations to tender or to participate to selected candidates
2 May 2022
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Tender must be valid until: 31 March 2023
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
six.3) Additional information
PQQ documentation is accessible from the following link:
(WA Ref:119295)
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