---
title: "Provision of Westray to Papa Westray Pasenger Ferry Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-029fce"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-029fce.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL (HARBOUR AUTHORITY)"
published: "2021-03-26"
---

# Provision of Westray to Papa Westray Pasenger Ferry Service

Buyer: ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL (HARBOUR AUTHORITY)  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-029fce

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## Summary

The Orkney Islands Council (Harbour Authority) is planning a procurement process for the "Provision of Westray to Papa Westray Passenger Ferry Service". This service, classified under ferry transport services, will operate between Pierowall (Westray) and Mocklett Pier (Papa Westray), accommodating at least 40 passengers. The total contract value is estimated at £360,000, with the service expected to commence on 1 July 2021. Relevant key dates include a planned future notice date on 5 May 2021, and the procurement process is initiated as a tender under the legal basis of EU regulations.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in ferry transport services, particularly those that can operate with either their own vessels or vessels provided under a Voyage Charter arrangement. Companies specialising in maritime operations, transport logistics, and passenger services would find this opportunity well-suited to their capabilities. Engaging in this market testing exercise can allow potential operators to showcase their operational concepts and demonstrate their capacity to fulfil the requirements set by Orkney Islands Council, thereby contributing to their business growth.

## Notice

Orkney Islands Council is seeking to conduct a market test for the operation of a passenger ferry service between Pierowall (Westray) and Mocklett Pier (Papa Westray). Capacity should not be less than 40 passengers.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Orkney Islands Council is seeking to conduct a market test for the operation of a passenger ferry service between Pierowall (Westray) and Mocklett Pier (Papa Westray). Capacity should not be less than 40 passengers. Service will likely commence on 1 July 2021.The service may be operated using own vessel or a vessel provided by Orkney Islands Council (Orkney Ferries) under a Voyage Charter arrangement. The timetable for the service will be set by Orkney Islands Council and currently consists of 6 runs on a Mon, Tue & Wed, 5 on a Thur, 4 on a Friday & Saturday and 3 on a Sunday. Additional information: Interested parties are requested to provide a short brief of the operational concept for provision of the service in addition to the completion of the Market Testing Questionnaire as attached to this notice.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006236-2021 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 4 May 2021 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £360,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL (HARBOUR AUTHORITY) |
| Locality | KIRKWALL |
| Post town | Kirkwall |
| Postcode | KW15 1NY |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Orkney Islands |
| Electoral ward | Kirkwall East |
| Westminster constituency | Orkney and Shetland |
| Delivery location | TLM65 Orkney Islands |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 34512100 - Ferry boats
- 60610000 - Ferry transport services

## Release History

- 26 Mar 2021 at 14:32 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006236-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.orkneyharbours.com
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=645128
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA11522

## Provenance

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