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Invitation to Quote 2026 Refit MV Toplander

Orkney Islands Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

03 Jun 2026 at 01:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Tender

12 May 2026 at 01:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Orkney Islands Council, serving as the buying organisation, invited tenders for the "Invitation to Quote 2026 Refit MV Toplander" project, categorised under general public services within the goods industry. The project refit involved replacing fendering, adjusting the bow ramp for improved operability, and repainting the vessel in company colours. The project location is the Orkney Islands, with the repairs scheduled to commence on 29 June 2026 and conclude by 13 July 2026. The procurement method was an open procedure, completed with a tender that attracted three bids, all from non-EU entities. The contract was awarded on 2 June 2026, with Burray Boatyard Limited appointed as the supplier for a contract value of £45,822 GBP.

This tender provides significant business growth opportunities, especially for companies specialising in maritime vessel refit and maintenance services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) like Burray Boatyard Limited demonstrated competitiveness in this open procurement process, suggesting that firms with expertise in maritime repairs, particularly those familiar with the operational conditions in the Orkney Islands, would be well-suited to participate. Engaging in such projects allows businesses to enhance their portfolios and establish notable reputations in public sector projects, potentially leading to further contract opportunities within the maritime industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Invitation to Quote 2026 Refit MV Toplander

Notice Description

2026 Vessel refit services of MV Toplander. Replace fendering and adjust bow ramp to improve operability. Paint vessel to company colours. Repairs to commence on Monday 29 June 2026. Repairs to complete and vessel to sail by Monday 13 July 2026.

Lot Information

Lot 1

2026 Vessel refit services of MV Toplander. Replace fendering and adjust bow ramp to improve operability. Paint vessel to company colours. Repairs to commence on Monday 29 June 2026. Repairs to complete and vessel to sail by Monday 13 July 2026.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000831551
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN557174
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

34512100 - Ferry boats

50241200 - Ferry repair services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£45,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£45,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£45,822 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jun 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
29 Jun 2026 - 13 Jul 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Burray Boatyard Limited

Further Information

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