Royal Charter Vessel Replacement

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. Maintenance and support services. III. Delivery timelines and logistics. IV. Potential commercial models (e.g., outright purchase, lease options). V. 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