Award

Supply of Vessel

SHETLAND ISLANDS COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

15 Jul 2025 at 00:00

TenderUpdate

27 Oct 2023 at 00:00

Tender

12 Oct 2023 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Shetland Islands Council is seeking tenders for the supply of a new vessel, as outlined in their recent update on 27th October 2023. The contract is part of the Fair Isle Ferry Replacement Project funded by the UK Government's Levelling Up Fund, requiring a proven design for a new steel monohull workboat with a 12-passenger capacity that meets MCA workboat code compliance. The delivery of the vessel is expected by 31st October 2025 at Lerwick, Shetland Islands. This procurement process follows an open procedure under the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. The deadline for submissions has been extended to 22nd November 2023, ensuring additional time for interested parties to prepare their bids.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for shipbuilding companies, particularly those with experience in constructing vessels of 18 to 40 metres in length and familiar with UK Maritime regulations. The requirement for financial stability, including a minimum turnover and specific insurance standards, suggests the contract is suitable for established businesses in the marine engineering and shipbuilding sectors. The emphasis on community benefits and electronic submissions indicates an inclusive approach, potentially providing supplier visibility and engagement with Shetlander communities. Companies able to meet these criteria could leverage this contract as an entry into or expansion within the maritime industry supported by UK government funding initiatives.

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Notice Title

Supply of Vessel

Notice Description

Tenders are sought from interested parties to supply to Shetland Islands Council a new vessel in accordance with the specification and in the timescale detailed in the Invitation to Tender. The requirement includes a proven design for a new build steel monohull workboat with 12 passenger capability that is MCA workboat code compliant. The vessel must be delivered to the Council at Lerwick, Shetland Islands by 31st October 2025.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The procurement procedure being followed for the Supply of Vessel, is the Open Procedure in accordance with Regulation 28 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000745617
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL534708
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34500000 - Ships and boats

34512000 - Ships and similar vessels for the transport of persons or goods

34512100 - Ferry boats

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,400,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Nov 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Unsuccessful
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Buyer Location

Locality
LERWICK
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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