---
title: "Provision of Cromarty-Nigg Ferry Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0646f4"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL"
published: "2026-02-04"
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# Provision of Cromarty-Nigg Ferry Service

Buyer: THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0646f4

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## Summary

The Highland Council is conducting a procurement process for the "Provision of Cromarty-Nigg Ferry Service," classified under ferry transport services (CPV code: 60610000). This open procedure tender is in the active stage and aims to establish a seasonal ferry service between Cromarty and Nigg for five years, with the option to extend. The contract, valued at £300,000, will start on 1st April 2026 and end on 30th September 2030. The submission deadline for this tender is 23rd February 2026, at 12:00 PM. Procurement is taking place in the region of UKM61, with all communication conducted in English.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses involved in transport services, particularly those specialising in ferry operations. Due to the incorporation of community benefits, companies committed to social value, employment, training, and local business support will find this contract desirable. The opportunity allows businesses to engage with local communities through various benefits, such as environmental initiatives and employment opportunities for disadvantaged groups. Suppliers interested in sustainable and community-friendly transport projects can leverage this contract for business growth and increased regional presence.

## Notice

Seasonal ferry service between Cromarty - Nigg - five year contract with option to extend

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Ferry tender Cromarty-Nigg

Renewal: option for up to two years' extension

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009984-2026 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 30 Sep 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £300,000 |
| Lots value | £300,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL |
| Locality | INVERNESS |
| Post town | Inverness |
| Postcode | IV3 5NX |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Highland |
| Electoral ward | Inverness West |
| Westminster constituency | Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire |
| Delivery location | TLM61 Caithness and Sutherland, and Ross and Cromarty |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60610000 - Ferry transport services

## Release History

- 4 Feb 2026 at 13:28 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009984-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://www.highland.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000819393
- https://publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00045

## Provenance

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