---
title: "Operation of Inter-Island Ferry Service between Shetland Mainland and Foula"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0425e5"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0425e5.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SHETLAND ISLANDS COUNCIL"
published: "2024-05-06"
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# Operation of Inter-Island Ferry Service between Shetland Mainland and Foula

Buyer: SHETLAND ISLANDS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0425e5

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## Summary

The Shetland Islands Council has completed the procurement process for the "Operation of Inter-Island Ferry Service between Shetland Mainland and Foula" contract. This service falls under the Ferry transport services category and was carried out as an open procedure. The contract duration is from 1 April 2024 to 31 March 2027, potentially extendable for two additional 12-month periods upon the Council's request.

This procurement opportunity offers businesses in the ferry transport services sector a chance to compete for providing a scheduled ferry service between Foula and Shetland Mainland. The tender process included a thorough evaluation based on quality and price criteria, with a focus on delivering passenger and freight ferry services or operating workboats. Interested parties are encouraged to review the tender details for submission and participate in this opportunity for business growth.

## Notice

The type of contract proposed to be awarded by the Council is a contract for services for the provision of a scheduled ferry service on the Foula to Shetland Mainland route. Subject to the Conditions of Contract, the agreement will operate from 1 April 2024 to 31 March 2027 both dates inclusive. The contract may be extended for up to another two 12 month periods at the Council's request.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The procurement procedure being followed for the Operation of Inter-Island Ferry Service between Shetland Mainland and Foula, is the Open Procedure in accordance with Regulation 28 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Renewal: Option for two x 12 month extensions.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014437-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 May 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Jan 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Apr 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Included in Tender Documents |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,750,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SHETLAND ISLANDS COUNCIL |
| Locality | SHETLAND |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BK MARINE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60610000 - Ferry transport services

## Release History

- 6 May 2024 at 09:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014437-2024
- 15 Dec 2023 at 10:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036906-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.shetland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000753146
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00402
- https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/lerwick-sheriff-court

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