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Provision of 2025 Refit Services MV Shapinsay

ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The Orkney Islands Council recently awarded a contract for the "Provision of 2025 Refit Services MV Shapinsay," focusing on the refit of the MV Shapinsay vessel. This falls under the industry category of general public services, and services are to be conducted within the UKM65 region in the locality of Kirkwall. The procurement process, initiated through an open procedure, moved from tender to award stage with key dates being: start of repairs on 28th April 2025, completion by 9th May 2025, and the contract was signed on 25th April 2025. The value of the contract was set at £154,180.10, demonstrating the council's investment in local infrastructure.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specializing in marine engineering and vessel refitting services. Companies like Bill Mackie Engineering Ltd, which successfully secured the contract, exemplify the type of small or medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) well-suited to this domain due to their technical expertise and service capabilities. Businesses looking to expand into governmental contracts will find opportunities in similar open procedures by demonstrating competitive pricing and strong technical services. The refit project underlines the importance of agility and regional knowledge, which are advantageous for businesses aiming to compete effectively in such tenders.

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Notice Title

Provision of 2025 Refit Services MV Shapinsay

Notice Description

2025 Vessel refit services of MV Shapinsay with repairs to commence on Monday 28 April 2025 and to be completed by Friday 9 May 2025

Lot Information

Lot 1

The 2025 Vessel refit services of MV Shapinsay with repairs to commence on Monday 28 April 2025 and be completed by Friday 9 May 2025. All items required are noted within the specification included in the attached documentation.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000793055
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY529558
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
£225,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£225,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£154,180 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
28 Apr 2025 - 9 May 2025 30 days
Recurrence
February 2026

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 01856873535, +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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