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Provision of 2026 Refit Services MV Varagen

Orkney Islands Council (Harbour Authority)

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

02 Feb 2026 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Tender

01 Dec 2025 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Orkney Islands Council (Harbour Authority) concerns the provision of 2026 refit services for the vessel MV Varagen. The contract involves essential refit and repair work scheduled to commence on 16th February 2026 and be completed by 2nd March 2026. Located in Kirkwall, within the UKM65 region, this opportunity falls under the services industry category and follows an open procedure procurement method. The initial tender notice was posted on 1st December 2025, with the tender period closing on 9th January 2026, and the contract subsequently awarded to Bill Mackie Engineering Ltd on 20th January 2026, for a sum of £132,211 GBP.

This procurement offers substantial business growth potential for firms specialising in vessel maintenance and repair services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in marine engineering and a capacity to undertake significant repair works would find this opportunity particularly suited to their strengths. The focus on timely completion and adherence to stringent specifications is crucial, appealing to businesses in and around the Orkney region, especially those familiar with working for governmental or harbour authorities. The use of an open procedure expands the competitive landscape, providing equal opportunity for qualified entities to engage in this procurement and demonstrate their capabilities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of 2026 Refit Services MV Varagen

Notice Description

2026 vessel refit services of MV Varagen with repairs to commence on Monday 16 February 2026, repairs to be completed by Monday 2 March 2026. All items required are noted within the specification included in the attached documentation.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The 2026 Vessel refit services of MV Varagen with repairs to commence on Monday 16 February 2026, repairs to be completed by Monday 2 March 2026. All items required are noted within the specification included in the attached documentation.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000817175
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB548549
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
£132,211 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Feb 20267 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
16 Feb 2026 - 2 Mar 2026 30 days
Recurrence
December/January 2027

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Orkney Islands Council (Harbour Authority)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
KIRKWALL
Postcode
KW15 1NY
Postcode Area
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 Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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