Scope
Reference
PPG/C0164/Aid to Navigation
Description
Peel Ports Investments Limited (the name under which any resulting contract from this potentially forthcoming procurement event may be signed) acting on behalf of The Mersey Docks and Harbour Company, Port of Sheerness Limited, Heysham Port Limited, and Clydeport Operations Limited, wishes to undertake market engagement in preparation for a future procurement for the service provision of Aid to Navigation (AtoN) across the above mentioned ports. Peel Ports owns and operates six of the UK's most important ports (Port of Liverpool, Heysham Port, Manchester Ship Canal, Medway (Sheerness / Chatham), Clyde port (Greenock, Hunterston, Ardrossan) and Great Yarmouth). It also operates a container terminal in Dublin. A summary of the requirements are detailed below: Scope of Planned Procurement 1. Services Required: The scope of the future procurement will include the provision of comprehensive Aid to Navigation (AtoN) services, including but not limited to: • Maintenance and repair of navigational aids (buoys, lights, beacons, etc.) • Survey and monitoring of AtoN systems • Installation and commissioning of new AtoN equipment • Emergency response and support • Provision of related vessels and equipment 2. Areas of Interest: • Maintenance and repair of AtoN systems • Survey and monitoring of AtoN installations • Installation and commissioning of AtoN equipment • Emergency response and support • Vessel and equipment provision • Data management and reporting • Technological advancements in AtoN • Sustainability and environmental considerations If you have experience in this area, please could you provide as a minimum the following information and submit to the Peel Ports Sourcing Team mailbox: sourcing@peelports.com • Company Name • Contact details, including location telephone and e-mail address, main point of contact and position in Company • A short description (1-2 paragraphs) of your Company's capabilities in this area. The closing date for responses is 29/04/2025.
Total value (estimated)
- £8,300,000 excluding VAT
- £10,000,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 24 April 2026 to 24 June 2031
- Possible extension to 24 June 2033
- 7 years, 2 months, 1 day
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 63724000 - Navigation services
Contract locations
- UKD4 - Lancashire
- UKD7 - Merseyside
- UKM8 - West Central Scotland
- UKJ41 - Medway
Engagement
Engagement deadline
30 April 2025
Engagement process description
Description: Peel Ports Marine Procurement intends to conduct a preliminary market engagement to gather information and insights from potential suppliers regarding the provision of Aid to Navigation (AtoN) services across a number of its ports. This engagement will inform the development of the specifications and procurement strategy for a future tender. Location: Port of Liverpool, Sheerness Port, Clyde Port, and Heysham Port Scope of Engagement Purpose: This PMEN serves as a preliminary market engagement to: • Inform potential suppliers of the upcoming procurement • Gather market intelligence on current service delivery capabilities • Explore innovative solutions and technologies related to AtoN services • Understand potential commercial models and pricing structures • Identify potential risks and opportunities associated with the extension Engagement Activities: • Requests for information (RFIs) or questionnaires • One-to-one meetings with interested suppliers who demonstrate a strong likelihood of being able to meet our specification
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
4 November 2025
Procedure
Special regime
Utilities
Contracting authorities
The Mersey Docks and Harbour Company
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PRWZ-2267-YTZX
Maritime Centre
Liverpool
L21 1LA
United Kingdom
Contact name: Peel Ports Sourcing Team
Telephone: +44 1519496000
Email: sourcing@peelports.com
Website: https://www.peelports.com
Region: UKD73 - Sefton
Organisation type: Private utility
PORT OF SHEERNESS LIMITED
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDMT-7482-WCQQ
Maritime Centre, Port Of Liverpool
Liverpool, Merseyside
L21 1LA
United Kingdom
Contact name: Peel Ports Sourcing Team
Email: sourcing@peelports.com
Website: https://www.peelports.com
Region: UKD73 - Sefton
Organisation type: Private utility
HEYSHAM PORT LIMITED
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PYML-7484-CTHY
Maritime Centre, Port Of Liverpool
Liverpool, Merseyside
L21 1LA
United Kingdom
Contact name: Peel Ports Sourcing Team
Email: sourcing@peelports.com
Website: https://www.peelports.com
Region: UKD73 - Sefton
Organisation type: Private utility
CLYDEPORT OPERATIONS LIMITED
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PYLW-8115-DRGZ
16 Robertson Street
Glasgow, Strathclyde, Scotland
G2 8DS
United Kingdom
Contact name: Peel Ports Sourcing Team
Email: sourcing@peelports.com
Website: https://www.peelports.com
Region: UKM82 - Glasgow City
Organisation type: Private utility