---
title: "Supply of Vessel"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-040b88"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-040b88.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SHETLAND ISLANDS COUNCIL"
published: "2025-07-15"
---

# Supply of Vessel

Buyer: SHETLAND ISLANDS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-040b88

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## Summary

The Shetland Islands Council is engaged in a procurement process for the "Supply of Vessel", under the industry category of Ships and Boats. The procurement involves acquiring a new steel monohull workboat with a 12-passenger capacity, designed to be MCA workboat code compliant. This will support the Fair Isle Ferry Replacement Project, funded by the UK's Levelling Up Fund. The vessel must be delivered to Lerwick, Shetland Islands, by 31st October 2025. Initially, the tender stage was set for a deadline of 15th November 2023, which was later extended to 22nd November 2023. The procurement method adopted is the Open Procedure, offering a contract valued at approximately £5.4 million, to be governed by Scots Law.

This tender presents business opportunities for shipbuilders, particularly those experienced in constructing steel monohull vessels between 18 and 40 metres in length. Companies with a general yearly turnover of £7 million, possessing certifications for quality and environmental management standards such as ISO 9001 and ISO 14001, would be well-suited to compete. The procurement calls for the demonstration of specific experience in similar projects and the capability to deliver within the stipulated timelines, aligning with community benefit initiatives in the Shetland region.

## Notice

Tenders are sought from interested parties to supply to Shetland Islands Council a new vessel in accordance with the specification and in the timescale detailed in the Invitation to Tender. The requirement includes a proven design for a new build steel monohull workboat with 12 passenger capability that is MCA workboat code compliant. The vessel must be delivered to the Council at Lerwick, Shetland Islands by 31st October 2025.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The procurement procedure being followed for the Supply of Vessel, is the Open Procedure in accordance with Regulation 28 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039925-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Nov 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,400,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Cancelled |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Unsuccessful |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SHETLAND ISLANDS COUNCIL |
| Locality | LERWICK |
| Post town | Lerwick |
| Postcode | ZE1 0LZ |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Shetland Islands |
| Electoral ward | Lerwick North and Bressay |
| Westminster constituency | Orkney and Shetland |
| Delivery location | TLM66 Shetland Islands |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34500000 - Ships and boats
- 34512000 - Ships and similar vessels for the transport of persons or goods
- 34512100 - Ferry boats

## Release History

- 15 Jul 2025 at 11:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039925-2025
- 27 Oct 2023 at 10:03 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031747-2023
- 12 Oct 2023 at 15:53 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030166-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.shetland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000745617
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00402
- https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/lerwick-sheriff-court

## Provenance

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