---
title: "Provision of 2023 Refit Services MV Hoy Head"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000720757"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL"
published: "2025-02-18"
---

# Provision of 2023 Refit Services MV Hoy Head

Buyer: ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000720757

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## Summary

Orkney Islands Council has announced a contract award for the provision of 2023 vessel refit services for MV Hoy Head. The procurement falls under the general public services category and took place in Kirkwall (UKM65). The tender stage was initiated on 30 January 2023 with the submission deadline on 1 March 2023, and work on the vessel was set to commence on 13 March 2023 and conclude by 24 March 2023. The procurement process utilised an open procedure method, resulting in the contract being awarded to Bill Mackie Engineering Ltd, with the contract signed on 7 March 2023 for an approximate value of £144,735 GBP.

This contract offers significant growth opportunities, particularly for businesses in the marine services and engineering sectors. SMEs like Bill Mackie Engineering Ltd, which specialises in vessel refit services, are well-positioned to compete in such tenders. The refit services provide a valuable opportunity to showcase expertise in marine repairs, potentially leading to further contracts and higher-profile projects with regional authorities, thereby expanding their business operations and enhancing their market reputation.

## Notice

2023 Vessel refit services of MV Hoy Head with repairs to commence on Monday 13 March 2023, repairs to be completed by Friday 24 March 2023.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The 2023 Vessel refit services of MV Hoy Head with repairs to commence on Monday 13 March 2023 and repairs to be completed by Friday 24 March 2023. All items required are noted within the specification included in the attached documentation.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB524189 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Mar 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Mar 2023 |
| Contract period | 13 Mar 2023 - 24 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | January 2024 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £180,000 |
| Lots value | £180,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £144,735 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL |
| 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 | TLM65 Orkney Islands |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BILL MACKIE ENGINEERING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50241200 - Ferry repair services

## Release History

- 18 Feb 2025 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB524189
- 30 Jan 2023 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN469868

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN469868&idx=1
  30th January 2023 - 001 ITT 2023 Vessel Refit Services MV Hoy Head
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN469868&idx=2
  30th January 2023 - 002 - Appendix 1 - Compliance Statement
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN469868
  Provision of 2023 Refit Services MV Hoy Head - 2023 Vessel refit services of MV Hoy Head with repairs to commence on Monday 13 March 2023, repairs to be completed by Friday 24 March 2023.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB524189
  Provision of 2023 Refit Services MV Hoy Head - 2023 Vessel refit services of MV Hoy Head with repairs to commence on Monday 13 March 2023, repairs to be completed by Friday 24 March 2023.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.orkney.gov.uk
- http://www.orkney.gov.ukhttps://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00369
- http://www.orkneyharbours.com
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000720757
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00369

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