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Bournemouth Borough Council

Pleasure Cruise Operation from Bournemouth Pier

Transport EquipmentCPV 34000000 34500000
Value£18k
Deadline16 Apr 2015
Published1 Apr 2015
RegionSouth West
Timeline
Published 1 Apr 2015ClosedCloses 16 Apr 2015
Contract value in context
£18ktotal contract value
median £102k
this tender£0£2.9m

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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.

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Bournemouth Borough Council seeks Quotes for

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.

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It is envisaged the operator will provide

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.

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Consent to land at third party locations

Consent to land at third party locations must be obtained by the operator.

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The potential operator will provide a proposal

The potential operator will provide a proposal of vessels, consents, prospective routes and a timetable within a business plan submitted with the tender.

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