Kent County Council · Awarded contract

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Provision of Gravesend to Tilbury Foot Passenger Ferry Service

Awarded 06 Nov 2017

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Awarded06 Nov 2017

Value£1,525,000.00

SupplierJetstream Tours Ltd

AgencyKent County Council

RegionSouth East

CategoryTransport & Logistics

Ended 3y 12mo ago5y term

Awarded 6 Nov 2017Expired 5 Nov 2022

About

Kent County Council awarded a contract to Jetstream Tours Ltd for the provision of a Gravesend to Tilbury foot passenger ferry service connecting Kent with Essex.

The service, which has a history dating back to the 13th century, supports education, social, and employment links and handles around 400 daily passenger journeys (120,000 annually).

The operator is required to supply a suitable vessel with licensed skippers and crew, conduct regular inspections, and maintain schedules in compliance with Maritime and Coastguard Agency and Port of London Authority regulations.

The contract is structured as a revenue guarantee, with passenger revenue returned to the Council.

It commenced on 6 November 2017 for a term of 5 years, with an estimated value of £1.55 million and potential for additional sailings and an ad-hoc Sunday service.

The contract value is AUD 1,525,000.

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