Published date: 22 May 2023

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Closing: 20 June 2023, 12pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Transport services (excl. Waste transport) - 60000000

Location of contract

England

Value of contract

£1,700,000 to £2,300,000

Procurement reference

KENT001-DN671263-93962149

Published date

22 May 2023

Closing date

20 June 2023

Closing time

12pm

Contract start date

14 August 2023

Contract end date

31 March 2030

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Negotiated procedure

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

This requirement is for the provision of a Gravesend to Tilbury foot passenger ferry service promoted by Kent County Council and Thurrock Council which connects Kent with Essex, providing links for education, social and employment purposes.

The Gravesend to Tilbury ferry Service is an initiative promoted by Kent County Council and Thurrock Council. This ferry service has a history dating back to the 13th century.

The Councils objectives for the ferry Service are as follows:
- the provision of a passenger ferry service between Gravesend and Tilbury, using nominated landing stages.
- compliance with all statutory requirements of operating a passenger ferry service in UK categorised waters; and
- to explore the provision of a vessel with enhanced levels of accessibility, improved environmental credentials, a high-quality passenger experience and a high-quality appearance.
- to explore the provision of additional services / sailings e.g., the operation of a Sunday service and additional evening or earlier journeys.

The terminal points are based in Gravesend, Kent and Tilbury, Essex. The service will use the Town Pier pontoon at Gravesend and the Port of Tilbury landing stage. The landing stages are owned and managed by Collins River Enterprises Ltd and the Port of Tilbury respectively. Kent County Council and Thurrock Council will ensure that the necessary rights exist for the operator to access the landing stages, including covering the costs of any applicable access rights or departure fees.

About the buyer

Address

Sessions House
Maidstone
ME14 1XQ
England

Email

sccommercialteam@kent.gov.uk

Website

http://www.kent.gov.uk