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Summary

OCID:: ocds-h6vhtk-0457e3
Published by:: Argyll and Bute Council
Authority ID:: AA21340
Publication date:: 09 May 2024
Deadline date:: -
Notice type:: Prior Information Notice
Has documents:: No
Has SPD:: No
Has Carbon Reduction Plan:: N/A

Abstract

Provision of Relief Vessel to Cover Annual Dry Docking

Full notice text

Prior information notice

This notice is for prior information only

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1) Name and addresses

Argyll and Bute Council

Kilmory

Lochgilphead

PA31 8RT

Contact person: Daniel O'Donnell

E-mail: daniel.odonnell@argyll-bute.gov.uk

NUTS: UKM63

Internet address(es)

Main address: http://www.argyll-bute.gov.uk

Address of the buyer profile: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00063

I.3) Communication

Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address

I.4) Type of the contracting authority

Regional or local authority

I.5) Main activity

General public services

Section II: Object

II.1) Scope of the procurement

II.1.1) Title

Provision of Relief Vessel to Cover Annual Dry Docking

II.1.2) Main CPV code

60610000

II.1.3) Type of contract

Services

II.1.4) Short description

Provision of Relief Vessel to Cover Annual Dry Docking

II.1.5) Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: 400 000.00 GBP

II.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: No

II.2) Description

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

34512000

34512700

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKM63

Main site or place of performance:

Argyll & Bute

II.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.

II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:

01/06/2024

Section IV: Procedure

IV.1) Description

IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.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)

VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice

08/05/2024

Coding

Commodity categories

ID	Title	Parent category
60610000	Ferry transport services	Water transport services
34512700	Ro-Ro vessels	Ships and similar vessels for the transport of persons or goods
34512000	Ships and similar vessels for the transport of persons or goods	Ships

Delivery locations

ID	Description
100	UK - All

Alert region restrictions

The buyer has restricted the alert for this notice to suppliers based in the following regions.

ID	Description
There are no alert restrictions for this notice.

About the buyer

Main contact:: daniel.odonnell@argyll-bute.gov.uk
Admin contact:: N/a
Technical contact:: N/a
Other contact:: N/a

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Provision of Relief Vessel to Cover Annual Dry Docking

Contents

Summary

Abstract

Full notice text

Prior information notice

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1) Name and addresses

I.3) Communication

I.4) Type of the contracting authority

I.5) Main activity

Section II: Object

II.1) Scope of the procurement

II.1.1) Title

II.1.2) Main CPV code

II.1.3) Type of contract

II.1.4) Short description

II.1.5) Estimated total value

II.1.6) Information about lots

II.2) Description

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

II.2.3) Place of performance

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:

Section IV: Procedure

IV.1) Description

IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.3) Additional information

VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice

Coding

Commodity categories

Delivery locations

Alert region restrictions

About the buyer

Further information