Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13ba4-f6e1-7339-8059-f860e4040422/sc23007-gravesend-to-tilbury-ferry-service closed GB restricted procedure Suitable for SMEs # SC23007 - Gravesend to Tilbury Ferry Service [Kent County Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/kent-county-council) Estimated value £1,700,000 to £2,300,000 Published 22 May 2023 Deadline Closed 20 Jun 2023 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender This requirement is for the provision of a Gravesend to Tilbury foot passenger ferry service promoted by Kent County Council and Thurrock Council which connects Kent with Essex, providing links for education, social and employment purposes. The Gravesend to Tilbury ferry Service is an initiative promoted by Kent County Council and Thurrock Council. This ferry service has a history dating back to the 13th century. The Councils objectives for the ferry Service are as follows: - the provision of a passenger ferry service between Gravesend and Tilbury, using nominated landing stages. - compliance with all statutory requirements of operating a passenger ferry service in UK categorised waters; and - to explore the provision of a vessel with enhanced levels of accessibility, improved environmental credentials, a high-quality passenger experience and a high-quality appearance. - to explore the provision of additional services / sailings e.g., the operation of a Sunday service and additional evening or earlier journeys. The terminal points are based in Gravesend, Kent and Tilbury, Essex. The service will use the Town Pier pontoon at Gravesend and the Port of Tilbury landing stage. The landing stages are owned and managed by Collins River Enterprises Ltd and the Port of Tilbury respectively. Kent County Council and Thurrock Council will ensure that the necessary rights exist for the operator to access the landing stages, including covering the costs of any applicable access rights or departure fees. Read full description ## CPV classification Transport services (excl. Waste transport) Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/441f8a5d-a5a7-4176-bbe9-1908c374ad0f) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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