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Provision of 2026 Refit Services MV Earl Thorfinn

ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process detailed here involves the Orkney Islands Council, operating as the buyer, for the 2026 refit services of the vessel MV Earl Thorfinn. The contract, valued at £189,584.30, involves services under CPV classification 50241200 (vessel repair services) and is categorised within the general public services industry. The location for the service is the Orkney region, specified as UKM65. This contract has reached the award stage with Bill Mackie Engineering Ltd, an SME based in Peterhead, being awarded the contract. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure, and the full process was executed in compliance with the GPA, concluding with the signing of the contract on 23rd January 2026.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in maritime engineering and vessel maintenance, particularly SMEs looking to expand their portfolio with public sector contracts. Companies providing specialised repair services would be well-suited to pursue such opportunities in the future. The procurement process facilitates competitive participation, encouraging businesses to engage in upcoming public service projects, fostering economic growth within the region.

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Notice Title

Provision of 2026 Refit Services MV Earl Thorfinn

Notice Description

2026 Vessel refit services of MV Earl Thorfinn with repairs to commence on Monday 26 January 2026, trials to be scheduled for Monday 9 February 2026.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The 2026 Vessel refit services of MV Earl Thorfinn with repairs to commence on Monday 26 January 2026, trials to be scheduled for Monday 9 February 2026. All items required are noted within the specification included in the attached documentation.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000821165
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN548029
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£189,584 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jan 20264 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL
Contact Name
Dominic Wilson
Contact Email
dominic.wilson@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

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