Conventional Pilot Vessel

Published

11 December 2025

Submission deadline

19 January 2026

Place of performance

UKC

Procedure

Open procedure

Lots

1

Documents

4

Notice number

082165-2025

Reference

ocds-h6vhtk-05f436

Official source

Official source

CPV codes

• 34500000Ships and boats

Description

To ensure a dedicated 24/7, 365 pilotage service can be offered to both Port of Tyne and River Tyne stakeholders, the port currently operates two (all weather) dedicated Pilot vessels and one survey vessel for use in limited sea conditions. The current pilot vessels are 16 and 24-years' old and are of conventional diesel engines. Port of Tyne also has an all-electrical pilot vessel in design and build phase, which is due for delivery within 2026. The current duty cycle (single act of Pilot boarding / landing) is approximately ten-miles, three-miles within sheltered waters and seven-miles in open sea. New certification requirements under the Workboat Code 3 (Edition 3) standards, relating to Pilot Vessels will require the existing fleet to undergo significant modifications from 2026 to meet compliance with these standards and Port of Tyne are therefore looking to supplement the current fleet of pilot vessels with a new conventional diesel engine.

Official publications

• FTS · 082165-2025 · 11 December 2025

Frequently asked questions

What is the deadline to bid for this tender?

The submission deadline is 19 January 2026. Check the official source, as dates can be modified.

Who is the buyer of this tender?

The contracting authority is Port of Tyne Authority (United Kingdom).

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