Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13cb7-cced-7226-97e8-1e4e019b108e/liverpool-cruise-terminal-gig-boat-services awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Liverpool Cruise Terminal - Gig Boat Services [Liverpool City Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/liverpool-city-council) Estimated value £200,000 Published 2 Dec 2022 Deadline Closed 9 Jan 2023 ## 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](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender A Supplier is required to provide a Gig Boat Service to any ships who require to use the mooring dolphin piles at Liverpool Cruise Terminal (LCT), Pier Head. A Gig Boat Service will be used for ships that require to use the mooring dolphins (typically 230m+ LOA). Currently, 38 ships requiring a Gig Boat Service are planned for 2023, but this is subject to change. A Gig Boat typical Gig Boat staffing provision will be 1 x Coxswain and 1 x Deck Hand. ### Permissions and Certifications The successful Supplier must have authority from the Port Authority to conduct Gig Boat operations on the River Mersey and in association with LCT. Gig Boats Crews must hold all the relevant certification as appropriate for Gig Boat operations at LCT. Gig Boat Crews must be provided with all relevant PPE clothing and equipment. Nominated Gig Boat(s) must be suitably MCA coded and be equipped as necessary to undertake Gig Boat operations at LCT. An alternative, non-MCA, coding standard in relation to Gig Boat requirements / crew certification will be permitted if acceptable to the Harbour Authority for the purposes of Gig Boat operations at LCT ### Operational Requirements A Gig Boat Service will typically be required to transport up to 6 Rope handlers (4 Dolphin Operators and 2 Gig Boat Rope handlers) from the LCT berth to and from the mooring posts and to transfer lines from the ship to the mooring posts. A Gig Boat Service will be required during both mooring and slipping operations. A typical Gig Boat staffing provision will be 1 x Coxswain and 1 x Deck Hand. ### Time of Operation The Cruise Season usually commences in April and runs through to December each year, however vessels requiring Gig Boat services could present themselves at any time during the year. Examples of out of season Gig Boat operations could be visits Naval Vessels or Working Vessel traffic. Gig Boat Services will predominantly be required between April and October each year. Additional information: Please do not contact officers directly - all correspondence must be via ProContract portal Read full description ## CPV classification Marine services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/5479fe43-ed30-4df1-899d-5f965b61ee27) 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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