---
title: "Supply of Vessel"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0497d7"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0497d7.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SHETLAND ISLANDS COUNCIL"
published: "2025-06-10"
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# Supply of Vessel

Buyer: SHETLAND ISLANDS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0497d7

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## Summary

Shetland Islands Council, a regional authority based in Lerwick, United Kingdom, recently completed a public procurement process for the "Supply of Vessel" under the procurement category of goods, specifically in the ships and boats industry. The procurement employed an open procedure as per Regulation 28 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. The scope involved providing a new workboat-compliant steel monohull vessel with a capacity for 12 passengers, to be delivered in accordance with detailed specifications. The final contract, valued at £5,646,700, was awarded to Parkol Marine Engineering Ltd. on 4th June 2025, representing the culmination of a competitive bidding process that began with the invitation to tender extended in 2024.

This procurement opportunity, intended for the supply of a new vessel, presents significant growth prospects for businesses in marine engineering and vessel manufacturing sectors capable of meeting stringent quality and technical requirements. Companies familiar with industry standards and regulatory compliance would find themselves well-positioned to deliver solutions that not only meet but exceed buyer expectations. Particularly, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like Parkol Marine Engineering Ltd., that possess the necessary technical expertise and operational capabilities to handle contracts of this scale, stand to benefit from participating in similar governmental contracts, delivering not just immediate business gains but potentially fostering long-term partnerships with regional authorities.

## Notice

Tenders were sought from interested parties to supply to Shetland Islands Council a new vessel in accordance with the Specification of Requirements and in the timescale detailed in the Invitation to Tender documents. The requirement was for a MCA workboat code compliant new build steel monohull vessel with 12 passenger capacity.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The procurement procedure followed for the Supply of Vessel, was 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/031264-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,700,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £5,646,700 |

## Status

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

## 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PARKOL MARINE ENGINEERING |

## 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

- 10 Jun 2025 at 12:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031264-2025
- 17 Sep 2024 at 12:32 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029692-2024
- 3 Sep 2024 at 15:28 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028185-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.shetland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000773509
- 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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