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Port of Aberdeen - Procurement of Pilot Boat(s)

Port of Aberdeen

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Port of Aberdeen

Buyer Address: 16 Regent Quay, Aberdeen, UKM50, AB11 5SS

Contact Name: Hazel Matthew

Contact Email: h-matthew@portofaberdeen.co.uk

Contact Telephone: +44 1224597000

Status
active
Procedure
open
Value
2800000.0 GBP
Published
03 Nov 2025, 00:00
Deadline
15 Dec 2025, 12:00
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
goods
CPV
34500000
Region
n/a
Awarded To
n/a
Official Source
Open Public Contracts Scotland

Description

Aberdeen Harbour Board, operating as Port of Aberdeen, is the Statutory Harbour Authority and Competent Harbour Authority. Safe, modern and efficient pilot vessels are considered of key importance for ongoing successful operations at Port of Aberdeen. Port of Aberdeen has a requirement for up to two new pilot boats, to provide a safe and reliable pilotage service across the port harbour areas. The vessels will be required to carry out pilotage duties, hydrographic survey work, push pull work as required, and corporate trips as required.

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Opportunity Context

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External Link: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV542621

Link Title: Port of Aberdeen - Procurement of Pilot Boat(s)

Link Description: Aberdeen Harbour Board, operating as Port of Aberdeen, is the Statutory Harbour Authority and Competent Harbour Authority. Safe, modern and efficient pilot vessels are considered of key importance for ongoing successful operations at Port of Aberdeen. Port of Aberdeen has a requirement for up to two new pilot boats, to provide a safe and reliable pilotage service across the port harbour areas. The vessels will be required to carry out pilotage duties, hydrographic survey work, push pull work as required, and corporate trips as required.

Lots

Lot Description: Aberdeen Harbour Board, operating as Port of Aberdeen, is the Statutory Harbour Authority and Competent Harbour Authority. Safe, modern and efficient pilot vessels are considered of key importance for ongoing successful operations at Port of Aberdeen. Port of Aberdeen has a requirement for up to two new pilot boats, to provide a safe and reliable pilotage service across the port harbour areas. The vessels will be required to carry out pilotage duties, hydrographic survey work, push pull work as required, and corporate trips as required. The vessels will operate in all seasons and weather conditions so must have exceptional stability, strength and seakeeping abilities with operating parameters that maximise safe and comfortable operations. Port of Aberdeen has ambitious Net Zero targets for 2040, and this procurement process is intended to support the introduction of less carbon intensive assets which will help reduce current and future Scope 1 emissions. Operational and technological enhancements including fuel-saving technology, safety and crew welfare are of key importance.

Lot 1 Status: active

Lot 1 Has Options: No

Lot 1 Value: GBP 2,800,000.00

Lot 1 Contract Start: 2026-03-02T00:00:00Z

Lot 1 Contract End: 2027-08-27T00:00:00Z

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Technical

Documents

Document Title: Port of Aberdeen - Procurement of Pilot Boat(s)

Document Description: Aberdeen Harbour Board, operating as Port of Aberdeen, is the Statutory Harbour Authority and Competent Harbour Authority. Safe, modern and efficient pilot vessels are considered of key importance for ongoing successful operations at Port of Aberdeen. Port of Aberdeen has a requirement for up to two new pilot boats, to provide a safe and reliable pilotage service across the port harbour areas. The vessels will be required to carry out pilotage duties, hydrographic survey work, push pull work as required, and corporate trips as required.

Document Title: Port of Aberdeen_Procurement of Pilot Boat(s)_2025-031125-ITT

Document Title: Port of Aberdeen_Procurement of Pilot Boat(s)_2025-031125-Schedule of rates

Document Title: Port of Aberdeen_NEC4 Supply Contract Conditions_2025-031125

Document Title: Port of Aberdeen_NEC Supply Contract_Template Contract Data_2025-031125

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