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# Royal Charter Vessel Replacement

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/royal-charter-vessel-replacement-ocds-h6vhtk-04fc9f). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** The Mersey Docks and Harbour Company: "Royal Charter Vessel Replacement". Published status: active. Published Value: £2,000,000. 1 published lot. Recorded submission deadline: 20 Oct 2025, 10:30 BST. Published submission portal: uk.eu-supply.com.

## Key Information
- **Status:** ACTIVE (the published submission deadline has passed)
- **Buyer:** [The Mersey Docks and Harbour Company](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/the-mersey-docks-and-harbour-company-GB-PPON-PRWZ-2267-YTZX)
- **Published Value:** £2,000,000 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** 20 October 2025 at 10:30 BST
- **Lots:** 1
- **Procurement Method:** Competitive flexible procedure
- **Main Category:** goods
- **Classifications (CPV):** Boats, Ships and boats, Specialised boats, Survey vessels
- **Delivery Location:** UKD7
- **Legal Basis:** UKPGA 2023/54
- **Official Documents:** 3 published documents & notices ([view on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/royal-charter-vessel-replacement-ocds-h6vhtk-04fc9f#documents))
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-04fc9f`

## Before you bid
Deciding whether to bid? The Tenderline page for this tender carries the competition and buyer analysis this notice does not:

- **Expected competition:** how many bids lots like this attract, from past awards in the same market.
- **Who could compete:** suppliers who have won similar work, and who holds the current contract.
- **Buyer track record:** earlier work for this buyer, its unexpired awards, and how its awards compared with its estimates.
- **Price forecast:** the commercial price range for each lot, with the middle 50% of comparable awards.

- **What it takes to win:** selection and award criteria, lot by lot.
- **Contract history:** what this tender replaces, and every notice in the procedure.

[Open the competition and buyer analysis](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/royal-charter-vessel-replacement-ocds-h6vhtk-04fc9f#tl-md)

## Submission
- **Submission Platform:** [uk.eu-supply.com](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fuk.eu-supply.com%2Fapp%2Frfq%2Frwlentrance_s.asp%3FPID%3D98220%26B%3D)
- **How to bid:** https://tenderline.uk/tenders/royal-charter-vessel-replacement-ocds-h6vhtk-04fc9f#participate

## Description
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.

## Lots (1)
### Lot LOT-0000: Untitled lot
- **Lot id:** `LOT-0000`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 34500000, 34513550, 34520000, 34521000
- **Delivery regions:** UKD
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £2,000,000

- **Contract Period:** 06/03/2026 to 05/03/2028

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F058674-2025)
- **Last Source Update:** 2025-09-22T16:00:27.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-21T12:03:51.200Z
- **Machine API:** https://tenderline.uk/api/public/tenders/ocds-h6vhtk-04fc9f