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Provision of 2025 Refit Services MV Varagen

ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Orkney Islands Council has awarded a contract for the provision of 2025 refit services for the MV Varagen vessel. This procurement falls under the industry category of General Public Services and is situated in the UKM65 region, specifically in Kirkwall, Orkney Islands. The procurement process followed an open procedure and has now reached the award stage, with the contract signed on 23 January 2025. The refit services are scheduled to commence on 17 February 2025, with completion by 3 March 2025. The total contract value is £186,968.91.

This tender provides significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in maritime refit services. It is particularly suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) capable of delivering comprehensive refit services within a specified timeline. Companies with expertise in vessel maintenance and repair can leverage this contract to establish or strengthen their presence in the public sector maritime services market. The open nature of the procurement process ensured fair competition and the chance for qualified businesses to compete and win the contract.

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Notice Title

Provision of 2025 Refit Services MV Varagen

Notice Description

2025 Vessel refit services of MV Varagen with repairs to commence on Monday 17 February 2025 and to be completed by Monday 3 March 2025

Lot Information

Lot 1

The 2025 Vessel refit services of MV Varagen with repairs to commence on Monday 17 February 2025 and be completed by Monday 3 March 2025. All items required are noted within the specification included in the attached documentation.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000783955
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN522918
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50241200 - Ferry repair services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£220,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£220,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£186,968 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
17 Feb 2025 - 3 Mar 2025 30 days
Recurrence
November 2025

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL
Contact Name
Dominic Wilson
Contact Email
dominic.wilson@orkney.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1856873535

Buyer Location

Locality
KIRKWALL
Postcode
KW15 1NY
Post Town
Kirkwall
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
TLM65 Orkney Islands

Local Authority
Orkney Islands
Electoral Ward
Kirkwall East
Westminster Constituency
Orkney and Shetland

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BILL MACKIE ENGINEERING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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