Update on the Tender for the Removal, Processing and Disposal of Derelict Boats in the Virgin Islands
The Removal, Processing and Disposal of Derelict Boats in the Territory is a top priority. The RDA has worked closely with our partners at the Ministry of Natural Resources, Labour and Immigration (MoNRLI), the Virgin Islands Shipping Registry, and the BVI Ports Authority, to first identify each vessel, acquire the authority to remove them, and then complete the planning and environmental assessments.
The procurement was announced on 18 April 2019 and was published in local and international media for a total of eleven weeks. Twelve tender submissions were received on 8 July 2019.
After careful consideration of all factors, there are elements of the project that affect the ability to progress to the next stage of the procurement process. In the absence of specific timelines for the resolution of these matters it has been decided not to seek an additional extension to the validity of the tenders from 15 November 2019.
The twelve interested tenderers who submitted tenders have officially been notified that this tender has been cancelled.
This project remains a top priority of the Government of the Virgin Islands. We expect that a revised invitation to tender will be issued with some modifications to the Scope of Works for all Work Packages as soon as we have resolved these matters.
All contracts awarded, upcoming opportunities and reports are published on our website. We encourage the public to visit our website: www.bvirecovery.vg
Update on the Tender for the Removal, Processing and Disposal of Derelict Boats in the Virgin Islands
The Removal, Processing and Disposal of Derelict Boats in the Territory is a top priority. The RDA has worked closely with our partners at the Ministry of Natural Resources, Labour and Immigration (MoNRLI), the Virgin Islands Shipping Registry, and the BVI Ports Authority, to first identify each vessel, acquire the authority to remove them, and then complete the planning and environmental assessments.
The procurement was announced on 18 April 2019 and was published in local and international media for a total of eleven weeks. Twelve tender submissions were received on 8 July 2019.
After careful consideration of all factors, there are elements of the project that affect the ability to progress to the next stage of the procurement process. In the absence of specific timelines for the resolution of these matters it has been decided not to seek an additional extension to the validity of the tenders from 15 November 2019.
The twelve interested tenderers who submitted tenders have officially been notified that this tender has been cancelled.
This project remains a top priority of the Government of the Virgin Islands. We expect that a revised invitation to tender will be issued with some modifications to the Scope of Works for all Work Packages as soon as we have resolved these matters.
All contracts awarded, upcoming opportunities and reports are published on our website. We encourage the public to visit our website: www.bvirecovery.vg