Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bf3-8b83-73aa-a2aa-8fdc431da742/pleasure-cruise-operation-from-bournemouth-pier closed GB open procedure # Pleasure Cruise Operation from Bournemouth Pier [Bournemouth Borough Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/bournemouth-borough-council) Estimated value £18,000 Published 1 Apr 2015 Deadline Closed 17 Apr 2015 ## Who can bid - Small contract value Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. ## About this tender Important information - PLEASE READ Suppliers interested in this opportunity should express their interest by clicking on the 'login and register interest' button below. New users to the system must register first to obtain a user name and password before returning to this opportunity. Please refer to the suppliers guide 'Visiting Site for the First Time' by clicking the 'Help' button. Once suppliers have expressed their interest they can access the procurement documentation from 'My Opportunities' on the home page. Bournemouth Borough Council seeks Quotes for a commercial operator with extensive experience of the operation of pleasure boats to provide pleasure trips from the East landing stages on Bournemouth Pier with a view to animating the coastline and providing interest and opportunity to visitors and residents alike. It is envisaged the operator will provide pleasure cruises to key sites such as Poole Quay, Swanage, Brownsea Island as well as cruises around the bay and along the Jurassic Coast. Consent to land at third party locations must be obtained by the operator. The potential operator will provide a proposal of vessels, consents, prospective routes and a timetable within a business plan submitted with the tender. The operating period will be between 1st May and 30th October in 2015, and 1st April and 30th October in 2016 and 2017. Please express an interest in the contract and view the documentation for more information on the requirement and how to apply for this contract. The deadline for submitting a response is Friday 17th April 2015 at 14:00. Additional information: Important information - PLEASE READ Suppliers interested in this opportunity should express their interest by clicking on the 'login and register interest' button below. New users to the system must register first to obtain a user name and password before returning to this opportunity. Please refer to the suppliers guide 'Visiting Site for the First Time' by clicking the 'Help' button. Once suppliers have expressed their interest they can access the procurement documentation from 'My Opportunities' on the home page. Bournemouth Borough Council seeks Quotes for a commercial operator with extensive experience of the operation of pleasure boats to provide pleasure trips from the East landing stages on Bournemouth Pier with a view to animating the coastline and providing interest and opportunity to visitors and residents alike. It is envisaged the operator will provide pleasure cruises to key sites such as Poole Quay, Swanage, Brownsea Island as well as cruises around the bay and along the Jurassic Coast. Consent to land at third party locations must be obtained by the operator. The potential operator will provide a proposal of vessels, consents, prospective routes and a timetable within a business plan submitted with the tender. The operating period will be between 1st May and 30th October in 2015, and 1st April and 30th October in 2016 and 2017. Please express an interest in the contract and view the documentation for more information on the requirement and how to apply for this contract. The deadline for submitting a response is Friday 17th April 2015 at 14:00. Read full description ## CPV classification Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/4662f40b-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) 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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