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Port of Aberdeen - Procurement of Pilot Boat(s)

Port of Aberdeen · award, contract

Tender information last checkedLast checked 23 Sept 2026, 11:52.

Opportunity overview

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.

Classification

  • CPV34500000 — Ships and boats

Lots

  • 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.Value not stated

Published notice details

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Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
2025-031125-ITT
Status
cancelled
Main Procurement Category
goods
Procurement Method
open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure

Legal basis

Id
32014L0025
Scheme
CELEX

Classification

Scheme
CPV
Id
34500000
Description
Ships and boats

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
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.
Has Options
No
Status
cancelled

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Technical
Type
quality
Description
60
Criterion 2
Type
price
Description
40

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKM50

Delivery Location

Description
Port of Aberdeen Aberdeen Scotland

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Name
Port of Aberdeen
Id
GB-FTS-59907

Identifier

Legal Name
Port of Aberdeen

Address

Street Address
16 Regent Quay
Locality
Aberdeen
Region
UKM50
Postal Code
AB11 5SS
Country Name
United Kingdom

Contact

Telephone
+44 1224597000
Fax Number
+44 1224597000

Roles

buyer
centralPurchasingBody

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
TED_CE_ACTIVITY
Id
PORT_RELATED_ACTIVITIES
Description
Port-related activities
Organisation 2
Name
Aberdeen Sherriff Court
Id
GB-FTS-9675

Identifier

Legal Name
Aberdeen Sherriff Court

Address

Street Address
53 Castle Street
Locality
Aberdeen
Postal Code
AB11 5BB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Roles

reviewBody
Organisation 3
Name
Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (Scottish branch)
Id
GB-FTS-165528

Identifier

Legal Name
Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (Scottish branch)

Address

Locality
Edinburgh
Country Name
United Kingdom

Roles

mediationBody

Award information

Award 1
Id
088182-2026-1
Status
unsuccessful
Status Details
discontinued

Related lots

1

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Aberdeen · UKM50 · AB11 5SS · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKM50

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

1 VERSION
  1. 088182-2026award, contract ·