Tender

Provision of 2026 Refit Services MV Shapinsay

ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL (HARBOUR AUTHORITY)

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Tender

04 Feb 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Orkney Islands Council (Harbour Authority) is seeking bids for the "Provision of 2026 Refit Services MV Shapinsay" under an active tender process. This procurement falls under the general public services industry category and is being conducted through an open procedure. The vessel refit services, valued at £190,000, are to take place in the Kirkwall region, UKM65, with repairs scheduled from 27 April to 8 May 2026. Interested parties must submit their electronic bids by 9 March 2026, with the tender evaluation and award process commencing shortly thereafter at 14:30 GMT.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in maritime repair and refit services, particularly those with experience in servicing vessels like the MV Shapinsay. Companies with a strong track record and capability to meet the demanding specifications outlined by the Council will be well-suited to compete for this tender. The requirements for electronic submission and detailed compliance documentation necessitate that participating businesses are also adept at following stringent procedural and technical criteria set forth by the Orkney Islands Council.

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Notice Title

Provision of 2026 Refit Services MV Shapinsay

Notice Description

2026 vessel refit services of MV Shapinsay with repairs to commence on Monday 27 April 2026, repairs to be completed by Friday 8 May 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 Shapinsay with repairs to commence on Monday 27 April 2026, repairs to be completed by Friday 8 May 2026. All items required are noted within the specification included in the attached documentation.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000822679
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB548768
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website 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

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50241200 - Ferry repair services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£190,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£190,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
9 Mar 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
27 Apr 2026 - 8 May 2026 30 days
Recurrence
January/February 2027

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL (HARBOUR AUTHORITY)
Contact Name
David Custer
Contact Email
david.custer@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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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