Perth Harbour, Friarton Road, Perth, PH2 8BB

Summary

The tidal basin is circa 1.2 ha with four principal berths ranging from 66 metres to 135 metres in length. There is a further cross berth which extends to 55 metres and is currently used for berthing the harbour tug boat. Berths 1 and 2 are accessed via a secure site from Friarton Road by way of three vehicular gates. Berths 3 and 4 are accessed from Shore Road, which forms the main entrance to the harbour and incorporates a security gate.

The title plan also incorporates the Harbour Masters Office which would be included within the acquisition. Please refer to the layout within the attached images.

At this stage in the marketing process, we are seeking expressions of interest for the operational harbour area. Along their expression of interest, interested parties would be asked to submit an outline business case and provide responses to key questions related to the discharge of Statutory Harbour Authority and Competent Harbour Authority after transfer from the Council.

CLOSING DATE SET 11:59PM 12.06.23

Key Points

Legal and Operational Responsibilities

Perth and Kinross Council's ownership of Perth Harbour carries with it a number of distinct legal and operational responsibilities including:

• Port security
• Statutory Harbour Authority and Competent Harbour Authority with associated powers and duties under various legislative regimes. The transfer of the statutory obligations will be subject to Ministerial approval.
• Commercial harbour operator running the port services and the provision of pilotage services.
• Tenant of The Crown Estate in respect of two areas of land which have been reclaimed and used as quayside.

Interested parties would be expected to demonstrate how they intend to discharge these responsibilities after transfer. Interested parties should be aware that the Council's statutory obligations would need to be transferred subject to Ministerial approval.

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