---
title: "Supply of a Second Hand 24m Landing Craft Type Vessel"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-058bac"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL (HARBOUR AUTHORITY)"
published: "2025-12-05"
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# Supply of a Second Hand 24m Landing Craft Type Vessel

Buyer: ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL (HARBOUR AUTHORITY)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-058bac

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Orkney Islands Council (Harbour Authority), aiming to procure a second-hand 24-metre landing craft type vessel. This is categorised in the CPV scheme under 'Boats' and falls within the goods industry category. The procurement process was conducted via an open procedure, with the tender stage commencing in August 2025 and a subsequent contract awarded in December 2025. The location for delivery is the Orkney Islands, UK, with key objectives including strengthening service resilience by adding a vessel to support freight movement and contingency cover for maintenance and breakdown scenarios. The anticipated contract duration is one month, concluding by the end of March 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in maritime transportation and vessel manufacturing or trade. Companies with expertise in delivering durable steel-hulled vessels suitable for freight and limited passenger accommodation will find this tender suitable for expanding their services in the UK marine transport sector. It is especially advantageous for SMEs such as BK Marine Ltd., the awarded supplier, indicating that well-prepared small and medium enterprises can successfully compete and grow within this space. The procurement criteria focus on quality aspects such as vessel description, capability, condition survey, and sea trials, alongside price competitiveness, allowing diverse businesses with particular strengths in these areas to engage in future opportunities.

## Notice

The Authority seeks to secure the purchase of a 24 metre steel-hulled landing craft type vessel.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This procurement exercise seeks to secure the purchase of a ~24-metre steel-hulled landing craft type vessel. The proposal to purchase a ~24-metre steel-hulled landing craft aims to strengthen service resilience by introducing an additional vessel capable of supporting freight movement and providing contingency cover in the event of breakdowns or unplanned maintenance elsewhere in the fleet. While the vessel will primarily be a workboat, it should be able to accommodate a limited number of passengers--up to 12--where appropriate. However, this would not be intended for routine passenger service and would not therefore address accessibility challenges for people with restricted mobility. Additional information: The anticipated Contract Duration from award of contract to delivery of the vessel, will be one month and must be completed by the end of March 2026.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080358-2025 |
| 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 | 5 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,400,000 |
| Lots value | £1,400,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,500,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL (HARBOUR AUTHORITY) |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34512000 - Ships and similar vessels for the transport of persons or goods
- 34520000 - Boats
- 34521000 - Specialised boats

## Release History

- 5 Dec 2025 at 17:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080358-2025
- 20 Aug 2025 at 16:02 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050332-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.orkneyharbours.com
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000807573
- https://www.bkmarine.co.uk/
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA11522
- https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/

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