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Provision of 2026 Refit Services MV Nordic Sea

Orkney Islands Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

13 Mar 2026 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Tender

07 Jan 2026 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Provision of 2026 Refit Services MV Nordic Sea" was initiated by Orkney Islands Council, a regional authority based in Kirkwall, UK. This contract, focused on the maintenance and repair services of the vessel MV Nordic Sea, falls under the industry category of general public services and transportation. The process was conducted using an open procurement method, with an award notice dated 13 March 2026 following the completion of refit services from 9 March to 25 March 2026. The procurement has progressed to completion, with Bill Mackie Engineering Ltd, an SME located in Peterhead, securing the contract valued at £75,632.60 GBP. The entire process adhered to an open procedure format.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses capable of delivering specialised vessel refit services. Companies with expertise in engineering and ship repair, particularly SMEs skilled in compliance with regional transport standards, would have been well-suited to compete. The successful supplier, Bill Mackie Engineering Ltd, illustrates the chance for SMEs to secure substantial government contracts, fostering business expansion within the marine services sector. Businesses should be prepared to meet strict timelines and technical requirements set out by authorities like Orkney Islands Council, enhancing their chances of future contract awards in similar high-value procurement processes.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of 2026 Refit Services MV Nordic Sea

Notice Description

2026 Vessel refit services of MV Nordic Sea with repairs to commence on 9 March 2026 and to be completed by 25 March 2026

Lot Information

Lot 1

The 2026 Vessel refit services of MV Nordic Sea with repairs to commence on 9th March 2026 and to be completed by 25th March 2026. All items required are noted within the specification included in the attached documentation.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000819404
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551692
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
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£75,632 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Mar 20265 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Feb 20266 months ago
Contract Period
9 Mar 2026 - 25 Mar 2026 30 days
Recurrence
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
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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