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Provision of 2026 Refit Services MV Hoy Head

Orkney Islands Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

06 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, overseen by Orkney Islands Council, involves the provision of 2026 refit services for the vessel MV Hoy Head. The contracting authority, located in Kirkwall, has completed the award phase as of 6th March 2026, following an open procedure. The contract was signed on 27th February 2026, with the refit services scheduled to commence on 9th March 2026 and conclude by 25th March 2026. This tender falls under the services category and has a regional focus in UKM65. The value of the awarded contract is £138,956.04, with substantial opportunities existing for businesses within the regional or local authority industry sector.

This tender offers significant opportunities for growth, particularly suited to SMEs specialising in engineering and vessel repair services. Bill Mackie Engineering Ltd, a small to medium-sized enterprise based in Peterhead, has been awarded the contract following a competitive bidding process, highlighting the prospects for similar enterprises to secure substantial public contracts. Given the refit service demands, businesses with expertise in maritime repair and maintenance are poised to benefit significantly. Participation in future projects announced by Orkney Islands Council can serve as strategic opportunities for firms within the transport and general public services sectors to expand their portfolios and establish long-term relationships with regional authorities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of 2026 Refit Services MV Hoy Head

Notice Description

2026 Vessel refit services of MV Hoy Head 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 Hoy Head 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-r6ebe6-0000819408
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551120
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
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£138,956 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Mar 20265 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 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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