---
title: "Northern Isles Ferry Service"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000612745"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000612745.json"
source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "TRANSPORT SCOTLAND"
published: "2020-02-20"
---

# Northern Isles Ferry Service

Buyer: TRANSPORT SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000612745

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## Summary

Transport Scotland is currently involved in the Northern Isles Ferry Service procurement process, which falls under the services industry category. This contracting process is in the active stage, with a contract value of approximately £371 million. The contract, which was signed on June 1, 2012, is designed to provide essential ferry services between the Scottish mainland and the Northern Isles (Orkney and Shetland) over a period of 180 days, with a possible extension. The primary location of the service delivery is in the UK, particularly covering several routes that require operating subsidies.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the transport and logistics sector, particularly those with expertise in ferry operations and public service contracts. Companies well-suited to compete in this space would include those capable of providing reliable maritime services, as well as those experienced in meeting regulatory and operational standards for subsidised public transport. The involvement of large suppliers like Serco Ltd indicates a competitive environment where innovative and efficient service proposals could stand out.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of Public Services in relation to ferry services on several routes between the Scottish mainland and the Northern Isles (Orkney ad Shetland) and between Orkney and Shetland, that are eligible for operating subsidy.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB381546 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F20 - Modification Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Feb 2020 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Jun 2012 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £371,000,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | TRANSPORT SCOTLAND |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G4 0HF |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow North |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | SERCO; SERCO GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 60610000 - Ferry transport services

## Release History

- 20 Feb 2020 at 00:00 - AwardUpdate - OJEU - F20 - Modification Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB381546

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB381546
  Northern Isles Ferry Service

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.transport.gov.scot
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000612745

## Provenance

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