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Provision of 2026 Refit Services MV Eynhallow

Orkney Islands Council

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Award

02 Apr 2026 at 01:00

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Tender

19 Feb 2026 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process undertaken by Orkney Islands Council involves the provision of refit services for the vessel MV Eynhallow, with the council serving as the central purchasing body and buyer. This contract falls under the general public services category, specifically categorised as services related to vessel repair, classified with the CPV code 50241200. Repairs are scheduled to start on 6 April 2026 and conclude by 20 April 2026. The procurement utilized an open procedure, marking the tender stage complete and moving towards the contract award stage, where Bill Mackie Engineering Ltd was awarded the contract valued at £77,717.90 on 30 March 2026. Located in Kirkwall, UKM65, this procurement highlights opportunities in the maritime industry for service providers specialising in engineering and vessel repair.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for SMEs such as Bill Mackie Engineering Ltd, particularly those with expertise in maritime engineering and vessel maintenance services. With the use of open procedures, companies skilled in delivering timely and quality repair services can capitalise on refit projects like this. The procurement encourages electronic bid submissions and requires adherence to the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015, ensuring competitive fairness and transparency. Businesses that provide high-quality technical services, maintain strong economic stability, and enjoy proficiency in electronic invoicing are well-suited to thrive in such tenders. This aids in expanding their service portfolio within regional or local authorities, thereby fostering future bidding success and recurring contracts anticipated in February 2027.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of 2026 Refit Services MV Eynhallow

Notice Description

2026 Vessel refit services of MV Eynhallow 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 Eynhallow 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-r6ebe6-0000824249
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553181
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
£110,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£110,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£77,717 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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