--- title: "Operation of Inter Island Ferry Service between Shetland Mainland and Foula" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000468437" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000468437" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000468437.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000468437.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "SHETLAND ISLANDS COUNCIL" published: "2017-01-17" --- # Operation of Inter Island Ferry Service between Shetland Mainland and Foula Buyer: SHETLAND ISLANDS COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000468437 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000468437) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000468437.json) ## Summary The Shetland Islands Council is seeking to award a contract for the operation of the Inter Island Ferry Service between Shetland Mainland and the island of Foula. The procurement process is currently at the contract award stage, with the contract having been signed on 21 December 2016. The tender was initiated as an open procedure and falls under the services category, specifically for ferry operations. The contract period is set to run from 1 April 2017 until 31 March 2021, indicating that the service is designed to be long-term, with opportunities for renewal potentially included in the tender documents. This tender presents a significant opportunity for growth among businesses in the maritime and transport sectors, particularly those experienced in operating passenger and freight ferry services. Companies that can demonstrate relevant technical capabilities and financial stability, such as those with previous experience in similar contracts and the necessary insurance coverages, would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. The requirement for the use of the existing ferry vessel, M.V. New Advance, along with maintenance responsibilities, further defines the operational scope for prospective bidders. ## Notice Operation of a ferry service between Shetland mainland and the island of Foula. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The service consists of the operation of Inter-Island ferry service between Shetland mainland and Foula. Renewal: Options for renewals will be included in the Tender Document. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN270091 | | Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award 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, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 17 Jan 2017 | | Submission deadline | 6 Dec 2016 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 21 Dec 2016 | | Contract period | 1 Apr 2017 - 31 Mar 2021 | | Recurrence | 48 months | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SHETLAND ISLANDS COUNCIL | | Locality | LERWICK | | Post town | Lerwick | | Postcode | ZE1 0HB | | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) ### Codes - 60610000 - Ferry transport services ## Release History - 17 Jan 2017 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN270091 - 4 Nov 2016 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV262787 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV262787&idx=5 21st November 2016 - Workboat Certificate - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV262787&idx=4 21st November 2016 - Lifting Equipment Certificates - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV262787&idx=2 9th November 2016 - European Single Procurement Document ESPD (Scotland) - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV262787&idx=3 9th November 2016 - European Single Procurement Document ESPD (Scotland) - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV262787&idx=1 7th November 2016 - Tender Document - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV262787 Operation of Inter Island Ferry Service between Shetland Mainland and Foula - Shetland Islands Council invites expressions of interest from suitably qualified and experienced service providers who wish to be considered for the operation of an Inter-Island ferry service between Shetland mainland and Foula. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN270091 Operation of Inter Island Ferry Service between Shetland Mainland and Foula - Operation of a ferry service between Shetland mainland and the island of Foula. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - http://www.shetland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000468437 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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