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Provision of Cromarty-Nigg Ferry Service

The Highland Council

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04 Feb 2026 at 13:28

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Summary of the contracting process

The Highland Council is conducting a procurement process for the "Provision of Cromarty-Nigg Ferry Service," classified under ferry transport services (CPV code: 60610000). This open procedure tender is in the active stage and aims to establish a seasonal ferry service between Cromarty and Nigg for five years, with the option to extend. The contract, valued at £300,000, will start on 1st April 2026 and end on 30th September 2030. The submission deadline for this tender is 23rd February 2026, at 12:00 PM. Procurement is taking place in the region of UKM61, with all communication conducted in English.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses involved in transport services, particularly those specialising in ferry operations. Due to the incorporation of community benefits, companies committed to social value, employment, training, and local business support will find this contract desirable. The opportunity allows businesses to engage with local communities through various benefits, such as environmental initiatives and employment opportunities for disadvantaged groups. Suppliers interested in sustainable and community-friendly transport projects can leverage this contract for business growth and increased regional presence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Cromarty-Nigg Ferry Service

Notice Description

Seasonal ferry service between Cromarty - Nigg - five year contract with option to extend

Lot Information

Lot 1

Ferry tender Cromarty-Nigg

Renewal: option for up to two years' extension

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0646f4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009984-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60610000 - Ferry transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Feb 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 30 Sep 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
The Highland Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
INVERNESS
Postcode
IV3 5NX
Postcode Area
Inverness
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
TLM61 Caithness and Sutherland, and Ross and Cromarty
Local Authority
Highland
Electoral Ward
Inverness West
Westminster Constituency
Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire

Further Information

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