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Consultancy Review of Towage Needs and Provision Models

Dover Harbour Board · compiled

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Opportunity overview

The object of this review is to carry out a full assessment of current and future towage needs at the Port, evaluating all towage provision models matching these requirements, and presenting a conclusion on the most suitable model to fulfil the Ports requirements. The consultant is expected to respect the sensitive nature of the review, and would be expected to follow stages similar to those outlined, providing regular progress updates, as well as a report at the end of each stage and agreed plan for the next stage which is to be approved by Port of Dover: Discovery Stage: Current operations, requirements and future needs, including future commercial direction. Options Stage: Proposal of towage provision models suitable to meeting the needs of the Port, including all in-source, out-source and creative options. To present options and agree approach to Evaluation Stage. Evaluation and Presentation Stage: Evaluate and comparison of all suitable models, concluding which of those is most suitable, including presentation of market benchmarking and direction taken by other similar Ports. The review should consider and asses, but not limited to, the following factors for each of the proposed models: Risks associated with each model, including but not limited to: Commercial, Reputational, Operational, Financial. Benefits associated with each model. Whole life comparison of each model. Investment/financial appraisal of each model/option. Including (but not limited to) NPV, IRR and payback metrics - where applicable. Taking into consideration the complete relevant whole life cost of each option for appropriate comparison. Working time assessment outlining suitable crewing models and shift patterns to optimise hours of rest, resilience and fulfil operational efficiency. Shoreside vessel management and support. Commercial and revenue generating opportunities. Including tariff benchmarking of other Port's and towage providers. Operational resilience and redundancy. Safety benefits and challenges. Challenges to the business in implementing each towage model. Potential transition and implementation strategy for each model. Alignment to the Ports Corporate Goals and Values. Assessment of most suitable vessel size and bollard pull (may be determined by simulation work). Assessment of most appropriate vessel propulsion system or fuel to align with the Ports Sustainability targets and IMO 2050, including environmental and infrastructure requirement and impact assessment of each.

Classification

  • CPV73220000 — Development consultancy services
  • CPV79419000 — Evaluation consultancy services
  • CPV79420000 — Management-related services

Lots

  • The object of this consultancy is to carry out a full assessment of current and future towage needs at the Port, evaluating all towage provision models matching these requirements, and presenting a conclusion on the most suitable model to fulfil the Ports requirements.Value not stated

Published notice details

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Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
ocds-h6vhtk-04cd4d
Status
planned
Main Procurement Category
services

Legal basis

Id
32014L0025
Scheme
CELEX

Tender Period

Ends
31 Jan 2025, 17:00

Communication

Future Notice Date
31 Mar 2025, 00:00

Classification

Id
73220000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Development consultancy services

Submission terms

Languages

en

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Status
planned
Description
The object of this consultancy is to carry out a full assessment of current and future towage needs at the Port, evaluating all towage provision models matching these requirements, and presenting a conclusion on the most suitable model to fulfil the Ports requirements.

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Delivery Location

Description
Dover Harbour Board Dover Harbour Board, Harbour House, Marine Parade, Dover CT17 9BU

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKJ4

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
79419000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Evaluation consultancy services
Entry 2
Id
79420000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Management-related services

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Id
GB-FTS-133887
Name
Dover Harbour Board

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
UKJ44
Locality
DOVER
Postal Code
CT17 9BU
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Harbour House

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Id
PORT_RELATED_ACTIVITIES
Scheme
TED_CE_ACTIVITY
Description
Port-related activities

Identifier

Id
Not on any register
Legal Name
Dover Harbour Board
Scheme Entered
Dover Harbour Board

Contact

Name
Amy Logan
Telephone
+44 7391017626

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · DOVER · UKJ44 · CT17 9BU · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKJ4

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

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  1. ocds-h6vhtk-04cd4d-2025-01-03T08:59:05Zcompiled ·