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Provision of 2025 Refit Services MV Thorsvoe

ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL (HARBOUR AUTHORITY)

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was led by Orkney Islands Council (Harbour Authority) for the provision of 2025 refit services for the MV Thorsvoe vessel. The contract, under the industry category of general public services with a CPV classification of 50241200, was located in the Orkney Islands region (UKM65). This procurement process utilised an open procedure and progressed to the award stage, with the contract being signed on 20 August 2025. The key dates for the refit were from 15 September to 3 October 2025. Bill Mackie Engineering Ltd, an SME located in Peterhead, was awarded the contract valued at £106,663, demonstrating completion of the said stage with active contract status.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in marine and engineering services, particularly SMEs like Bill Mackie Engineering Ltd. Participating in such tenders could facilitate business growth by engaging in projects sponsored by local authorities, thereby enhancing reputation and expanding capacities. Companies with expertise in vessel maintenance and repair, especially those familiar with the requirements under public contracts' competitive procedures, would find this type of project particularly suitable. The open procedure method encourages wide competition, making it an attractive prospect for businesses seeking to establish a foothold in government contracts.

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Notice Title

Provision of 2025 Refit Services MV Thorsvoe

Notice Description

2025 vessel refit services of MV Thorsvoe with repairs to commence on Monday 15 September 2025, repairs to be complete aby Friday 3 October 2025. All items required are noted within the specification included in the attached documentation.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The 2025 Vessel refit services of MV Thorsvoe with repairs to commence on Monday 15 September 2025, repairs to be complete by Friday 3 October 2025. All items required are noted within the specification included in the attached documentation.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000803310
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP539805
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
£190,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£190,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£106,663 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
15 Sep 2025 - 3 Oct 2025 30 days
Recurrence
July 2026

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL (HARBOUR AUTHORITY)
Contact Name
Denise Link
Contact Email
denise.link@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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