Invitation to Tender - Procurement of Pilot Boat(s)
Port of Aberdeen invites tenders for the provision of up to two new pilot boats, to provide a safe and reliable pilotage service across the port harbour areas.
Reference Number: NOV542621
Open Contracting ID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000814629
Estimated Total Value: £2,800,000.00 (value excluding VAT)
Closing Date: 12.00pm, 15 December 2025
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.
