Scope
Reference
DDASCPV25
Description
To ensure a dedicated 24/7, 365 pilotage service can be offered to both Port of Tyne and River Tyne stakeholders, the port currently operates two (all weather) dedicated Pilot vessels and one survey vessel for use in limited sea conditions. The current pilot vessels are 16 and 24-years' old and are of conventional diesel engines. Port of Tyne also has an all-electrical pilot vessel in design and build phase, which is due for delivery within 2026.
The current duty cycle (single act of Pilot boarding / landing) is approximately ten-miles, three-miles within sheltered waters and seven-miles in open sea.
New certification requirements under the Workboat Code 3 (Edition 3) standards, relating to Pilot Vessels will require the existing fleet to undergo significant modifications from 2026 to meet compliance with these standards and Port of Tyne are therefore looking to supplement the current fleet of pilot vessels with a new conventional diesel engine.
Contract 1. Conventional Pilot Vessel
Supplier
Contract value
- £1,870,000 excluding VAT
- £2,240,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
10 February 2026
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
10 February 2026
Standstill period
- End: 19 February 2026
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
20 February 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 20 February 2026 to 17 May 2027
- 1 year, 2 months, 26 days
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 34500000 - Ships and boats
Contract locations
- UKC - North East (England)
Information about tenders
- 2 tenders received
- 2 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 2 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 1 supplier unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Special regime
Utilities
Supplier
Holyhead Marine Services Ltd
- Companies House: SC895484
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PHXR-7823-GBDD
Newry Beach Yard
Holyhead
LL65 1YB
United Kingdom
Email: marine.services@holyhead.co.uk
Website: https://www.holyheadmarine.co.uk/
Region: UKL11 - Isle of Anglesey
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. Conventional Pilot Vessel
Contracting authority
Port of Tyne Authority
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PGQW-4488-LPWP
Maritime House, Tyne Dock
South Shields
NE34 9PT
United Kingdom
Region: UKC22 - Tyneside
Organisation type: Public undertaking (commercial organisation subject to public authority oversight)