Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Argyll and Bute Council
Kilmory
Lochgilphead
PA31 8RT
Contact
Daniel O'Donnell
daniel.odonnell@argyll-bute.gov.uk
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKM63 - Lochaber, Skye & Lochalsh, Arran & Cumbrae and Argyll & Bute
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00063
one.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
one.5) Main activity
General public services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Provision of Relief Vessel to Cover Annual Dry Docking
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 60610000 - Ferry transport services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Provision of Relief Vessel to Cover Annual Dry Docking
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £400,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 34512000 - Ships and similar vessels for the transport of persons or goods
- 34512700 - Ro-Ro vessels
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM63 - Lochaber, Skye & Lochalsh, Arran & Cumbrae and Argyll & Bute
Main site or place of performance
Argyll & Bute
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Argyll & Bute Council intends to initiate a procurement process for the provision of a Relief Vessel during our annual dry docking program. This notice serves to gauge the market interest and as an early announcement to inform potential suppliers about the upcoming tender opportunity.
AIMS/REQUIREMENTS OF THE SERVICE:
1) Provide relief vessel cover each year when usual vessel is taken out of service for annual dry docking. Time period 4 to 6 weeks from mid / late March to end April
2) Landing craft / roro vehicle carrying type of vessel capable of carrying HGV loads up to 40 tonnes with max draft 1.2m to allow it to operate in Sound of Islay between slips at Port Askaig, Isle of Islay and Feolin, Isle of Jura
3) Vessel must comply with UK regulatory requirements (UK Load Line Certificate), be in possession of Document of Compliance (DoC) for carriage of dangerous goods and passenger carrying capability of at least 12 persons.
4) Crew on board living on relief vessel is expected with overnight berth alongside at Port Askaig ferry pier.
5) Operating times 7am to 7pm Monday to Saturday and 8am to 7pm Sunday. Bookable 2130hrs sailings option Monday to Saturday.
6) Bare boat charter may be considered
CONTRACT DURATION:
Initial contract period would be for 3 years.
PROCUREMENT PROCEDURE:
We intend to conduct a competitive open procurement procedure via PCS with all additional documents, e.g. ITT, Specifications, made available in the subsequent invitation to tender.
PARTICIPATION:
Interested parties are invited to express their interest in participating in the forth-coming tender process.
This PIN is not a formal invitation to tender but serves as an early announcement for the market and to gauge the market interest in the upcoming procedure.
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
1 June 2024
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=766096.
(SC Ref:766096)