Provision of Shipyard Detailed Design and Build Contract RoPax Vessels

Location

Kirkwall

Description

Orkney Islands Council has a requirement for a suitably qualified Contractor to complete a Shipyard Detailed Design and Build Contract for three new RoPax Vessels with an option for a fourth vessel to the same design.

Total Quantity or Scope

Orkney Islands Council has a requirement for a suitably qualified Contractor to complete a Shipyard Detailed Design and Build Contract for RoPax vessels, three identical new RoPax Vessels with an option for a fourth vessel to the same design.

Renewal Options

Contract is for three vessels with an option for a fourth vessel.

Award Criteria

CPV Codes

• 34500000 - Ships and boats
• 34510000 - Ships
• 34512000 - Ships and similar vessels for the transport of persons or goods
• 34512100 - Ferry boats

Indicators

• Bids should cover the whole contract.
• This is a recurring contract.
• Options are available.
• Renewals are not available.
• Performance considerations apply.
• Professional qualifications are sought.
• Staff qualifications are relevant.
• Award on basis of price and quality.

Other Information

Contract Value is within the range of 75000000 to 100000000 GBP and includes the additional option of a fourth vessel. Envisaged number of candidates: 6. Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates is detailed in the Appendix A to the contract notice document. Orkney Islands Council is committed to encouraging Fair Work Practices from their Suppliers and Contractors and bidders will be required to provide details of their organisation's policies and practices that demonstrate how their organisation addresses Fair Work Practices. Orkney Islands Council reserves the right to cancel the procurement at any 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 submissions at the SPD stage or Tenders at the Invitation to Tender stage will not be considered by the Council and all questions are to be submitted via the Question and Answer section of this contract advertisement on PCS. An economic operator that suffers or risks suffering, loss or damage attributable to a breach of duty under the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations may bring proceedings in the Sheriff Court or Court of Session. 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=816015. 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. Community benefits are included in this requirement. For more information see: https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-pr... A summary of the expected community benefits has been provided as follows: Employment in Orkney - indirect community benefit to the local community in Orkney is the continued provision of Orkney Ferries directly employed seafarer posts, and passenger and freight services provided. Training of sea and shore staff in used of new equipment and maintenance. As a consequence there will be an increase of knowledge base of local suppliers due to new vessels having modern technology and therefore a requirement for a higher level of shore side backup for these vessels - both directly employed and via local contractors. Running costs and whole life cycle costs incorporated into the specification may also be considered. Employment and welfare consideration with a requirement to meet the Health and Safety and Employment legislation and Fair Work practices equivalent requirements of the Country of construction. Bidders will be required to outline their approach to community benefits as a non scored response and the Contracting Authority will welcome innovative proposals such as apprentice and student outreach. If successful, the winning bidder will be required to discuss the content of their community benefit proposal and agree a plan for delivery which will become a condition of the contract. (SC Ref:816015) Download the ESPD document here: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=816015