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Provision of 2026 Refit Services MV Shapinsay

ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL (HARBOUR AUTHORITY)

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process undertaken by Orkney Islands Council (Harbour Authority) pertains to the "Provision of 2026 Refit Services MV Shapinsay" within the services industry category. The contracting authority, located in Kirkwall, UKM65, initiated this tender using an open procedure and documented it as part of the 2026 vessel refit services for MV Shapinsay. Repairs were scheduled to begin on 27th April 2026 and complete by 8th May 2026. The process culminated in a contract being awarded to Bill Mackie Engineering Ltd with the contract signed on 23rd March 2026 for a value of £137,879 GBP. The procurement included a tender period deadline on 9th March 2026 and was covered under the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA).

This tender presents lucrative opportunities for businesses specialising in maritime refit and repair services. Companies with expertise in handling large vessel maintenance could greatly benefit from participating in such tenders, providing an avenue for substantial revenue growth. SMEs, particularly those with a solid track record in delivering time-sensitive and complex projects, are well-positioned to compete successfully. The nature of the open procedure further encourages participation by ensuring a competitive and transparent procurement environment, stimulating business growth and encouraging economic participation in contractual opportunities provided by local authorities like 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=APR553370
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
£190,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£190,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£137,879 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
9 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
27 Apr 2026 - 8 May 2026 30 days
Recurrence
January/February 2027

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL (HARBOUR AUTHORITY)
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
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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