Aids to Navigation Support Vessel Replacement

Text to be corrected in the original notice: Instead of: 15 July 2021 Time: 14:00 Read New: 20 July 2021 Time: 14:00 Other additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

Please note that the closing date for returning the selection Questionnaire has been extended to Tuesday 20 July 2021 at 1400 hours. All clarifications must be submitted no later than Wednesday 14 July 2021 at 1400 hours. The Vessel shall be built as a DP buoy-laying/servicing vessel capable of carrying out: •Buoy work •Inspection of navigation aids on offshore structures including wind turbines, oil and gas rigs •Hydrographic surveying and wreck finding in UK and Irish waters •Lighthouse inspections and transfer of personnel and packaged stores to lighthouses via vessels own workboat designed for rock, beach and slip landings. •Emergency towing operations