---
title: "Fair Isle & Grutness Ferry Terminal Redevelopment"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-047948"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-047948.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SHETLAND ISLANDS COUNCIL"
published: "2025-02-28"
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# Fair Isle & Grutness Ferry Terminal Redevelopment

Buyer: SHETLAND ISLANDS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-047948

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## Summary

Shetland Islands Council has completed the procurement process for the redevelopment of the Fair Isle and Grutness ferry terminals. The project includes maritime infrastructure works at Grutness on the Shetland mainland and North Haven on Fair Isle. The works aim to accommodate a new larger vessel and create more sheltered conditions at Grutness pier. This procurement falls under the "Construction work" industry category and was conducted through an open procedure method. The contract for Lot 3 (Grutness and Fair Isle Combined) was awarded to BAM Nuttall Ltd on 27th February 2025, with the contract valued at approximately £31.5 million GBP.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses operating in construction and maritime infrastructure. Companies with experience in complex construction projects and maritime works would particularly benefit from engaging in such tenders. The procurement process emphasised quality (60%) and price (40%), making it an attractive prospect for firms that can provide high-quality services at competitive prices. This redevelopment project is expected to bolster the local economy, offering business growth potential for contractors and suppliers skilled in infrastructure development within regional and maritime environments.

## Notice

Shetland Islands Council have appointed a Contractors to undertake maritime infrastructure works at two ferry terminal sites: Grutness on the Shetland mainland, and North Haven on Fair Isle. The works of these two ferry terminals are to facilitate a new larger vessel and create more sheltered conditions at Grutness pier.

### Lot Information

Lot 1 - Grutness Pier

Construction of 22m long pier extension, breakwater extension, dredging works and re-surfacing of land side hardstanding areas. More detail included in ITT.

Lot 2 - Fair Isle

Information included in 2.2.2 of Invitation to Tender document.

Lot 3 - Grutness & Fair Isle Combined

Information in Section 2.2 of Invitation to Tender document.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007482-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £31,496,940 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Active, 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 | BAM NUTTALL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work

## Release History

- 28 Feb 2025 at 10:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007482-2025
- 9 Sep 2024 at 08:59 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028719-2024
- 30 Jul 2024 at 09:47 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023733-2024
- 2 Jul 2024 at 15:37 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020168-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.shetland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000768400
- 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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