---
title: "Supply of Passenger Vessel (MV Nordic Sea)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03693f"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL"
published: "2022-09-16"
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# Supply of Passenger Vessel (MV Nordic Sea)

Buyer: ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03693f

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## Summary

The Orkney Islands Council recently completed a procurement process for the supply of a Passenger Vessel (MV Nordic Sea) under an 'Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition'. This opportunity was identified to ensure the reliability of the existing passenger ferry service fleet. The contract was awarded to Salten Cruise AS, and the total value of the award was EUR 1,200,000. The procurement falls under the 'goods' category within the 'Ships and similar vessels for the transport of persons or goods' industry classification.

This contract award presents a business opportunity for companies involved in the maritime industry, particularly those specializing in the transport of persons or goods by vessels. Businesses with experience in providing passenger ferry services or vessels suitable for such transportation needs could find this tender appealing. The urgency of the procurement process indicates a need for quick and efficient delivery, making it suitable for companies capable of meeting tight deadlines within the marine transportation sector.

## Notice

Orkney Islands Council identified requirement for a small replacement vessel to ensure the reliability of existing passenger ferry service fleet.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Orkney islands Council identified an urgent requirement for a suitable replacement small passenger vessel to ensure the reliability of the ferry service between Westray and Papa Westray via the second-hand market.

### Procurement Information

The requirement for the purchase of a replacement second vessel was required urgently to ensure reliability of an essential passenger service. The second hand vessel commodity market for suitable vessels is limited and the choice of this procedure enabled the Authority to purchase a suitable vessel within the short timescales available in the second hand vessel commodity market.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026113-2022 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Sep 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Apr 2020 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,200,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SALTEN CRUISE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34512000 - Ships and similar vessels for the transport of persons or goods

## Release History

- 16 Sep 2022 at 15:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026113-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.orkneyharbours.com
- http://www.scotcourts.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000706106
- https://saltencruise.no
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA11522

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