Aid to Navigation Service Provision

Port of Sheerness LimitedcontractFind a TenderRef ocds-h6vhtk-0501dfProcurement Act 2023Utilities regimeSME suitableplanning
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Estimated value

£8.3m

services

Awarded value

Suppliers

0

Lots

1

0 awarded

Published

11 Apr 2025

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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.

Scope

Reference
PPG/C0164/Aid to Navigation
Total value
£8,300,000 excluding VAT
£10,000,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Commercial tool
Standalone contract
Contract dates
24 Apr 2026 to 23 Jun 2031
Possible extension to 23 Jun 2033
Main category
services
CPV classifications
63724000
Contract locations
North West England, United Kingdom
North West England, United Kingdom
Scotland, United Kingdom
Medway, United Kingdom
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)