Tender

Provision of 2025 Refit Services Nordic Sea

ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL

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Tender

30 Jan 2025 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

Orkney Islands Council has initiated a procurement process for the 2025 refit services of the vessel "Nordic Sea," focusing on general public services. The refit services, valued at £80,000, are scheduled to commence on 17 March 2025 and complete on 2 April 2025 in Kirkwall, region UKM65. This tender is currently in the active stage with submissions due by 3 March 2025 at 12:00 PM, followed by an award period starting at 14:00 PM that day. The procurement method is an open procedure, and submissions are to be made electronically through the Public Contracts Scotland platform.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in vessel repair services. Companies with experience in maritime refit and maintenance, especially those familiar with the specific needs of local authority vessels, will find this contract suitable for participation. With the strict timelines and detailed specifications included in the documentation, businesses capable of providing timely and high-quality services will benefit from competing for this public contract, potentially leading to further opportunities, as indicated by the possible recurrence of similar services in January 2026.

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Notice Title

Provision of 2025 Refit Services Nordic Sea

Notice Description

2025 Vessel refit services of Nordic Sea with repairs to commence on Monday 17 March 2025 and to be completed by Wednesday 2 April 2025

Lot Information

Lot 1

The 2025 Vessel refit services of Nordic Sea with repairs to commence on Monday 17 March 2025 and be completed by Wednesday 2 April 2025. All items required are noted within the specification included in the attached documentation.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000789201
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN522860
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract 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

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50241200 - Ferry repair services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
17 Mar 2025 - 2 Apr 2025 30 days
Recurrence
January 2026

Notice Status

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

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

Further Information

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