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Provision of Cromarty-Nigg Ferry Service

The Highland Council

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04 Feb 2026 at 00:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Highland Council has announced an open tender for the provision of a seasonal ferry service between Cromarty and Nigg. This procurement process, now in the tender stage, seeks a service provider under a five-year contract with an option to extend. The procurement falls within the general public services industry category, with a key focus on facilitating transport in the UKM61 region. Interested parties should note that the tender submission deadline is 23rd February 2026, with the contract commencing on 1st April 2026. The project, managed electronically via PCS-Tender, emphasises service quality and cost-effectiveness, offering a total contract value of £300,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the maritime transport sector, particularly those specialising in ferry operations. Companies with the capacity to engage with local communities, provide employment and training opportunities, and support environmental initiatives will find themselves well-positioned in this competitive process. The emphasis on community benefits creates room for local businesses to contribute to social inclusion and economic growth, while practical concessions for school-related travel could further enhance the service's standing. Businesses keen on developing strong community ties and expanding their operational footprint in the Inverness area are encouraged to participate.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Cromarty-Nigg Ferry Service

Notice Description

Seasonal ferry service between Cromarty - Nigg - five year contract with option to extend

Lot Information

Lot 1

Ferry tender Cromarty-Nigg

Renewal: option for up to two years' extension

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000819393
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB548786
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F2 - 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

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60610000 - Ferry transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Feb 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 30 Sep 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
The Highland Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
INVERNESS
Postcode
IV3 5NX
Postcode Area
Inverness
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
TLM61 Caithness and Sutherland, and Ross and Cromarty
Local Authority
Highland
Electoral Ward
Inverness West
Westminster Constituency
Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire

Further Information

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