Supply of a Second Hand 24m Landing Craft Type Vessel

Location

Orkney Islands

Description

The Authority seeks to secure the purchase of a 24 metre steel-hulled landing craft type vessel.

Total Quantity or Scope

This procurement exercise seeks to secure the purchase of a ~24-metre steel-hulled landing craft type vessel. The proposal to purchase a ~24-metre steel-hulled landing craft aims to strengthen service resilience by introducing an additional vessel capable of supporting freight movement and providing contingency cover in the event of breakdowns or unplanned maintenance elsewhere in the fleet. While the vessel will primarily be a workboat, it should be able to accommodate a limited number of passengers—up to 12—where appropriate. However, this would not be intended for routine passenger service and would not therefore address accessibility challenges for people with restricted mobility.

Award Criteria

CPV Codes

• 34520000 - Boats
• 34512000 - Ships and similar vessels for the transport of persons or goods
• 34521000 - Specialised boats

Indicators

• Bids should cover the whole contract.
• Renewals are not available.
• Performance considerations apply.
• Professional qualifications are sought.
• Award on basis of price and quality.

Other Information

The anticipated Contract Duration from award of contract to delivery of the vessel, will be one month and must be completed by the end of March 2026. The budget for the purchase of the vessel is 1,200,000 GBP with a maximum of 1,400,000 GBP Orkney Islands Council reserves the right to cancel the procurement at ay stage and not award a Contract. The expenditure, work or effort undertaken by bidders prior to the award of any contract is accordingly a matter solely for the commercial judgement of bidders. Late tenders will not be considered by the Council and all questions are to be submitted via the Questions and Answers section of the contract advertisement on PCS. 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=807573. The buyer has indicated that it will accept electronic responses to this notice via the Postbox facility. A user guide is available at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx. Suppliers are advised to allow adequate time for uploading documents and to dispatch the electronic response well in advance of the closing time to avoid any last minute problems. (SC Ref:807573) Download the ESPD document here: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=807573