Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bd0-ebc0-71bf-ab2f-7186bb3bf660/conventional-pilot-vessel [Skip to main content](#main-content) awardedGBopen procedureSuitable for SMEs # Conventional Pilot Vessel [Port of Tyne Authority](https://tendernation.io/buyers/port-of-tyne-authority) Estimated value Not stated Published 16 Mar 2026 Deadline Closed 19 Jan 2026 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](/opportunities/for-small-businesses)## About this tender 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. ## CPV classification Ships and boats Source Find a Tender (UK) · Notice ocds-h6vhtk-05f436-2026-03-16T13:49:33Z [View official notice ](https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/ocds-h6vhtk-05f436-2026-03-16T13:49:33Z) 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. [Track tenders free ](/register) [Buyer profilePort of Tyne Authority: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/port-of-tyne-authority)[SectorMore Transport equipment & vehicles tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/transport-equipment-vehicles) ## More tenders like this [Car Club Services The Swaythling Housing Society Ltd (Trading as Abri) 31 days left 17 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a145df-1211-7123-a7d4-20056dcb5ef8/car-club-services)[CPU 6567 Automated Motor Vehicle and Plant Machinery Parts Nottingham City Council 25 days left 11 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14503-568e-7257-9a94-eb73ded79759/cpu-6567-automated-motor-vehicle-and-plant-machinery-parts)[Firefighting vehicles – Löschfahrzeuge Sächsisches Staatsministerium des Innern, Referat 15, Zentrale Vergabestelle 9 days left 26 Oct 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14210-01a0-7206-a755-d118f58a7cae/germany-firefighting-vehicles-loschfahrzeuge)[Gaskets – Dostawa uszczelnień z tworzyw sztucznych dla Oddziałów Polskiej Grupy Górniczej SA – nr grupy 252-11 Polska Grupa Górnicza S.A. 17 days left 3 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14210-020b-7283-9bfe-ac8a9179cffe/poland-gaskets-dostawa-uszczelnien-z-tworzyw-sztucznych-dla-oddzialow-polski)[Police cars – Suministro de varios vehículos y seis motocicletas destinados a la Policía Local de Mieres Junta de Gobierno del Ayuntamiento de Mieres 30 days left 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a1420f-fc32-725b-bb89-fae217e92fd0/spain-police-cars-suministro-de-varios-vehiculos-y-seis-motocicletas-destina)[All-terrain vehicles – „Доставка на високо проходимо моторно превозно средство – лек товарен автомобил (пикап), пригоден за монтаж на специализирано оборудване за нуждите на Община Лесичово“ ОБЩИНА ЛЕСИЧОВО 27 days left 13 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14210-0cb0-7289-b8b9-01673e5a7f8d/bulgaria-all-terrain-vehicles-dostavka-na-visoko-proxodimo-motorno-prevozno)