Operation of Container Services in Belfast - Market Sounding
Periodic indicative notice - utilities
Services
This notice is a call for competition: no
This notice aims at reducing time-limits for receipt of tenders: no
Section I: Contracting entity
Belfast Harbour Commissioners
Harbour Office, Corporation Square
BT1 3AL Belfast
UNITED KINGDOM
Telephone: +44 2890554422
E-mail:
Fax: +44 2890554406
Internet address(es):
General address of the contracting entity: http://www.belfast-harbour.co.uk
Further information can be obtained from: The above mentioned contact point(s)
Section II: Object of the contract
Service category No 27: Other services
Belfast Harbour is conducting a market sounding exercise to provide advance information of requirements and enable a dialogue with potential service providers in relation to the operation of container services in Belfast Harbour. The proposed contract will be a services concession contract with the contractor assuming all operational responsibilities and risks relating to the operation of the container terminal including the risks related to demand for LoLo container services at the facility. There will be a tender competition for the award of the operating contract in 2013. The Harbour is open to new ideas and alternative approaches to the operation of such facilities and prior to initiating the tender process, is taking this opportunity to examine its approach and to determine the preferred way forward. A site visit and information day will be held on Monday 15.4.2013. The closing date for registration is Monday 8.4.2013. Those interested in participating in the market sounding can download a market prospectus containing further information and a response form from Belfast Harbour's website at: www.belfastharbour.co.uk
Response forms must be received by 17.5.2013.60640000, 63111000
Duration in months: 60 (from the award of the contract)
Section VI: Complementary information