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.
Total value (estimated)
- £1,700,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 16 February 2026 to 15 May 2027
- 1 year, 3 months
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 34500000 - Ships and boats
Contract locations
- UKC - North East (England)
Participation
Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation
Further detailed within the PSQ document
Technical ability conditions of participation
Further detailed within the PSQ document
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
12 January 2026, 11:59pm
Tender submission deadline
19 January 2026, 11:59pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Details included within the ITT document
Tenders may be submitted electronically
No
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
2 February 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Quality | Quality | 80% |
| Price | Price | 20% |
Other information
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Special regime
Utilities
Documents
Associated tender documents
Invitation to Tender (ITT).docx
Port of Tyne - Conventional Vessel Sale Agreement - December 2025.docx
PSQ.docx
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)