Section one: Contracting entity
one.1) Name and addresses
BELFAST HARBOUR COMMISSIONERS
Harbour Office,Corporation Square
BELFAST
BT13AL
pilotboat@belfast-harbour.co.uk
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKN06 - Belfast
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.6) Main activity
Port-related activities
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Pilot Boat Procurement
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 34512000 - Ships and similar vessels for the transport of persons or goods
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
BHC has entered into an agreement with a supplier for the supply of a pilot boat. Under the terms of that agreement, BHC shall acquire and commission a pilot boat for the transportation of pilots between Belfast Harbour and vessels in Belfast Lough. BHC may (at its discretion) require maintenance and/or spare parts for the pilot boat from the successful supplier. BHC shall retain the option of purchasing such services from the successful supplier for a period of up to 10 years following supply of the pilot boat.
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
- UKN06 - Belfast
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Both within and outside of the warranty period BHC will be able to call upon the successful supplier (via its appointed agent if appropriate) within a reasonable timeframe (according to the urgency of the support issue) to provide on-site technical assistance. The successful supplier will be required:
(a) to be available on-site to provide technical assistance in relation to the drivetrain (which incorporates the gearbox, shaft and propellers), engine, other critical systems or hull damage within 48 hours of BHC's request; and
(b) to supply any spare parts required by BHC in a timely fashion.
The pilot boat must comply with the minimum requirements of the Small Commercial Vessel and Pilot Boat Code of Practice and be issued with a construction certificate from a recognized UK load line assigning authority (as detailed in Section 4.2.2.4 of the Code). The pilot boat shall be delivered fully operational and coded for use at the earliest possible date.
The pilot boat particulars are as follows:
Dedicated pilot vessel with diesel propulsion system
Principle Dimensions
• LOA of Between 15m and 18m
• Beam OA >4m
• Draught 0.9m-2m
• Approximate Displacement in operating conditions 20-25 tonnes
• Maximum Speed ≥ 25 knots
• Service Speed at 85% or MCR of builder's engine choice in operating conditions with 6 persons to be a minimum 20-23 knots
• Minimum fuel capacity 1600 litres or 16 hours operational endurance at the service speed.
Classification and Coding
The vessel will be registered in Belfast and must be constructed, equipped and outfitted in accordance with and to the highest standard required by:
• The UK Maritime and Coast Guard Agency Code of Practice for the Safety for Small Commercial Vessels and Pilot Boats - The Workboat Code Edition 2 Amendment 1. Built as a dedicated pilot boat and certificated for operations in Category 3 waters (20 miles from a safe haven) but also capable of being coded for operations in Category 2 waters (60 miles from a safe haven) should BHC wish at any stage to seek certification for Category 2 operations.
• Classification Society Rules.
• ISO 12217 Design Category
This specification should be read in conjunction with these standards. In the event of any conflict between BHC's specification for the pilot boat and these standards, the applicable standards shall prevail.
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
BHC may (at its discretion) require maintenance and/or spare parts for the pilot boats from the successful supplier as described above.
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2021/S 000-006112
Section five. Award of contract
Title
Pilot Boat Procurement
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
21 March 2022
Section six. Complementary information
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
High Court of Justice in Northern Ireland
Royal Courts of Justice, Chichester Street
Belfast
BT1 3JF
Country
United Kingdom
six.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures
BHC incorporated a 10 calendar day standstill period at the point information on the award of contract was communicated to all bidders. The standstill period provided time for unsuccessful bidders to challenge the award decision before the contract was entered into.
six.4.4) Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained
Belfast Harbour Commissioners
Harbour Office, Corporation Square
Belfast
BT1 3AL
Telephone
+44 2890554422
Country
United Kingdom