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Royal Charter Vessel Replacement

The Mersey Docks and Harbour Company · Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

Tender information last checkedLast checked 29 Sept 2026, 23:34.

Opportunity overview

For full details in relation to subject matter of this procurement, please refer to the scope and specification document named Royal Charter Vessel Replacement, scope and specification which is included as part of the tender documentation on the Portal. In summary, Peel Ports are looking to award up to a 2 year fixed term Agreement (with an additional 12 month warranty), to 1 (one) successful Tenderer. Peel Ports are looking to replace its current survey vessel (Royal Charter) which is approaching end of life and facilitate the modal shift from aged specifications to a high-spec performing vessel with capabilities for the company’s enhanced hydrographic survey offering. The scope associated with this opportunity is summarised below but not limited to; • A versatile and multi-functional vessel, dedicated to afloat survey operations and is capable to facilitate hydrographic survey duties and personnel transportation. • An ability to reach the required speed, carry and handle the required weight and provide sufficient space for crew, surveyors and equipment. • The capacity to provide good ride quality, safety and protection from extreme conditions. • The design and construction of the hull structure shall provide strength for the safe operation of the vessel, at its service draught and maximum service speed, to withstand the sea and weather conditions likely to be encountered in the intended area category of operation. • Fully conform in all aspects to the current version of the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) Workboat Code Edition 3, The safety of small workboats and pilot boats – a Code of Practice and is to be capable of being coded to area category 2 waters. (Categories of Operation) • Hull form is preferred to be that of a twin hull "catamaran" type. • The vessel shall be in the range of 13 metres to 17 metres. • The vessels draft should be between one (1) and two (2) metres. • The vessel shall be capable of undertaking surveying activities at speeds of 5 knots whilst having steerage way, also achieving 20 knots+ upon transits. • Vessel shall have the ability to carry 12 persons with seating, plus all other loadings as specified.

Classification

  • CPV34500000 — Ships and boats
  • CPV34513550 — Survey vessels
  • CPV34520000 — Boats
  • CPV34521000 — Specialised boats

Lots

  • Lot LOT-0000£2m

Documents and notices

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
MDHC/C0165
Status
active
Above Threshold
Yes
Procurement Method
open
Main Procurement Category
goods
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure

Procedure

Features
PSQ Short list to invite to ITT Stage Launch ITT Mid-tender Review Meetings ITT Submissions Tenderer Clarification Meetings (including Demonstrations & Presentations) Legal Review Meetings Tenderer Site Visits BAFO Standstill Contract Award

Legal basis

Id
2023/54
Scheme
UKPGA

Expected award period

Ends
23 Feb 2026, 23:59

Tender Period

Ends
20 Oct 2025, 10:30

Communication

Future Notice Date
10 Jun 2025, 00:59

Contract terms

Financial Terms
60 Days

Enquiry period

Ends
13 Oct 2025, 23:30

Special regime

utilities

Submission terms

Electronic Submission Policy
allowed

Languages

en

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
LOT-0000
Status
active

Value

Amount
2,000,000
Currency
GBP
Including VAT
2,400,000

Suitability

Sme
Yes

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Quality (Technical)
Type
quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
60
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Name
Price
Type
price

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
40
Weight
percentageExact

Contract period

Ends
5 Mar 2028, 23:59
Starts
6 Mar 2026, 00:00

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
LOT-0000
Related Lot
LOT-0000

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKD7
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 2
Region
UKD7
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
34513550
Scheme
CPV
Description
Survey vessels
Entry 2
Id
34500000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Ships and boats
Entry 3
Id
34520000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Boats
Entry 4
Id
34521000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Specialised boats

Published documents

Entry 1
Id
conflictOfInterest
Description
Not published
Document Type
conflictOfInterest
Entry 2
Id
058674-2025
Format
text/html
Notice Type
UK4
Description
Tender notice on Find a Tender
Document Type
tenderNotice
Published
22 Sept 2025, 17:00

Planning and budget

Documents

Entry 1
Id
012786-2025
Format
text/html
Notice Type
UK2
Description
Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
Document Type
marketEngagementNotice
Published
3 Apr 2025, 12:42

Milestones

Entry 1
Id
engagement
Type
engagement
Status
scheduled
Due
30 Apr 2025, 00:59
Description
Peel Ports Marine Procurement is seeking to engage with the market to explore supplier interest and commercial acumen regarding the potential procurement of a new survey boat. This engagement aims to inform the development of the final procurement strategy and specification. Location: Port of Liverpool, Mersey. Scope of Engagement • Purpose: This PMEN serves as a preliminary market engagement to: I. Gauge market interest in supplying a survey boat meeting Peel Ports' specifications per section (k). II. Gather supplier insights into current market capabilities, innovative technologies, and potential commercial models. III. Inform the development of the final technical specifications and evaluation criteria. IV. Identify potential risks and opportunities associated with the procurement. • Areas of Interest: I. Technical specifications of survey boats suitable for port operations (including hull design, survey equipment integration, and performance capabilities). II. Availability of relevant survey equipment and software. iii. Delivery timelines and logistics. iV. Potential commercial models (e.g., outright purchase, lease options). Vi. Sustainability considerations. • Engagement Activities: I. Requests for information (RFIs) or questionnaires. II. One-to-one meetings with interested suppliers who demonstrate a strong likelihood of being able to meet our specification

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Id
GB-PPON-PRWZ-2267-YTZX
Name
The Mersey Docks and Harbour Company

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
UKD73
Country
GB
Locality
Liverpool
Postal Code
L21 1LA
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Maritime Centre

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Id
privateUtility
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Description
Private utility

Identifier

Id
PRWZ-2267-YTZX
Scheme
GB-PPON

Contact

Name
Melissa Rimmer
Telephone
+44 01519496078

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Liverpool · UKD73 · L21 1LA · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKD7 · United Kingdom

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

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  1. ocds-h6vhtk-04fc9f-2025-09-22T17:00:27+01:00Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ·