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Provision of 2026 Refit Services MV Graemsay

Orkney Islands Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

02 Apr 2026 at 01:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Tender

19 Feb 2026 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Orkney Islands Council, situated in Kirkwall, UKM65, is overseeing the public procurement for the refit services of the MV Graemsay vessel. This tender is categorised under General public services and utilises the open procedure procurement method, indicating robust transparency in the selection process. The procurement stage has progressed from tender initiation in February 2026 and culminated in an award by April 2026, with the contract becoming active from 30th March 2026. The refit services are scheduled to begin on 6th April 2026 and conclude by 20th April 2026, targeting the local region UKM65. The award value stands at £67,773.60, reflecting strategic expenditure on vital infrastructure services. The procurement process backed by Orkney Islands Council provides a structured opportunity for interested entities to competitively bid, governed by the Public Contracts Scotland framework.

This tender opportunity provides growth prospects for businesses specialising in engineering and refurbishment services for vessels, particularly SMEs looking to expand their footprints in the regional market. Bill Mackie Engineering Ltd has been the successful bidder, showcasing the competitiveness of SMEs in such procurement endeavours. Given the service nature, businesses with expertise in maritime engineering, repair, and refit services are well-suited to compete, especially those able to meet stringent deadlines and quality benchmarks. The open procedure favours transparency and equal opportunity, encouraging versatile businesses within the service sector to leverage their capabilities in future contracts under the Orkney Islands Council jurisdiction.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of 2026 Refit Services MV Graemsay

Notice Description

2026 Vessel refit services of MV Graemsay with repairs to commence on Monday 6 April 2026 and to be completed by Monday 20 April 2026

Lot Information

Lot 1

The 2026 Vessel refit services of MV Graemsay with repairs to commence on Monday 6 April 2026 and to be completed by Monday 20 April 2026. All items required are noted within the specification included in the attached documentation.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000824232
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553178
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
£67,773 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Apr 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20265 months ago
Contract Period
6 Apr 2026 - 20 Apr 2026 30 days
Recurrence
February 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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