Award

Fair Isle & Grutness Ferry Terminal Redevelopment

SHETLAND ISLANDS COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

28 Feb 2025 at 10:24

TenderUpdate

09 Sep 2024 at 08:59

TenderUpdate

30 Jul 2024 at 09:47

Tender

02 Jul 2024 at 15:37

Summary of the contracting process

Shetland Islands Council has completed the procurement process for the redevelopment of the Fair Isle and Grutness ferry terminals. The project includes maritime infrastructure works at Grutness on the Shetland mainland and North Haven on Fair Isle. The works aim to accommodate a new larger vessel and create more sheltered conditions at Grutness pier. This procurement falls under the "Construction work" industry category and was conducted through an open procedure method. The contract for Lot 3 (Grutness and Fair Isle Combined) was awarded to BAM Nuttall Ltd on 27th February 2025, with the contract valued at approximately £31.5 million GBP.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses operating in construction and maritime infrastructure. Companies with experience in complex construction projects and maritime works would particularly benefit from engaging in such tenders. The procurement process emphasised quality (60%) and price (40%), making it an attractive prospect for firms that can provide high-quality services at competitive prices. This redevelopment project is expected to bolster the local economy, offering business growth potential for contractors and suppliers skilled in infrastructure development within regional and maritime environments.

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Notice Title

Fair Isle & Grutness Ferry Terminal Redevelopment

Notice Description

Shetland Islands Council have appointed a Contractors to undertake maritime infrastructure works at two ferry terminal sites: Grutness on the Shetland mainland, and North Haven on Fair Isle. The works of these two ferry terminals are to facilitate a new larger vessel and create more sheltered conditions at Grutness pier.

Lot Information

Lot 1 - Grutness Pier

Construction of 22m long pier extension, breakwater extension, dredging works and re-surfacing of land side hardstanding areas. More detail included in ITT.

Lot 2 - Fair Isle

Information included in 2.2.2 of Invitation to Tender document.

Lot 3 - Grutness & Fair Isle Combined

Information in Section 2.2 of Invitation to Tender document.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-047948
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007482-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£31,496,940 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Feb 202512 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Feb 202512 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Active, Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SHETLAND ISLANDS COUNCIL
Contact Name
Graeme MacDonald - Procurement Manager
Contact Email
contract.admin@shetland.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1595744595

Buyer Location

Locality
SHETLAND
Postcode
ZE1 0LZ
Post Town
Lerwick
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM66 Shetland Islands

Local Authority
Shetland Islands
Electoral Ward
Lerwick North and Bressay
Westminster Constituency
Orkney and Shetland

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BAM NUTTALL

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