--- title: "Supply of Vessel" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000745617" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000745617" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000745617.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000745617.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "SHETLAND ISLANDS COUNCIL" published: "2025-07-15" --- # Supply of Vessel Buyer: SHETLAND ISLANDS COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000745617 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000745617) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000745617.json) ## Summary The Shetland Islands Council is seeking tenders for the supply of a new vessel, as outlined in their recent update on 27th October 2023. The contract is part of the Fair Isle Ferry Replacement Project funded by the UK Government's Levelling Up Fund, requiring a proven design for a new steel monohull workboat with a 12-passenger capacity that meets MCA workboat code compliance. The delivery of the vessel is expected by 31st October 2025 at Lerwick, Shetland Islands. This procurement process follows an open procedure under the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. The deadline for submissions has been extended to 22nd November 2023, ensuring additional time for interested parties to prepare their bids. This procurement presents a significant opportunity for shipbuilding companies, particularly those with experience in constructing vessels of 18 to 40 metres in length and familiar with UK Maritime regulations. The requirement for financial stability, including a minimum turnover and specific insurance standards, suggests the contract is suitable for established businesses in the marine engineering and shipbuilding sectors. The emphasis on community benefits and electronic submissions indicates an inclusive approach, potentially providing supplier visibility and engagement with Shetlander communities. Companies able to meet these criteria could leverage this contract as an entry into or expansion within the maritime industry supported by UK government funding initiatives. ## Notice Tenders are sought from interested parties to supply to Shetland Islands Council a new vessel in accordance with the specification and in the timescale detailed in the Invitation to Tender. The requirement includes a proven design for a new build steel monohull workboat with 12 passenger capability that is MCA workboat code compliant. The vessel must be delivered to the Council at Lerwick, Shetland Islands by 31st October 2025. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The procurement procedure being followed for the Supply of Vessel, is the Open Procedure in accordance with Regulation 28 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL534708 | | Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | 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 | 15 Jul 2025 | | Submission deadline | 15 Nov 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 15 Jul 2025 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £5,400,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Cancelled | | Lots status | Cancelled | | Awards status | Unsuccessful | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SHETLAND ISLANDS COUNCIL | | Locality | LERWICK | | Post town | Lerwick | | Postcode | ZE1 0LZ | | 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 - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation ### Codes - 34500000 - Ships and boats - 34512000 - Ships and similar vessels for the transport of persons or goods - 34512100 - Ferry boats ## Release History - 15 Jul 2025 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL534708 - 27 Oct 2023 at 00:00 - TenderUpdate - OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT491362 - 12 Oct 2023 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT490371 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT490371&idx=3 12th October 2023 - BIMCO - Draft - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT490371&idx=4 12th October 2023 - SDP Document - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT490371&idx=5 12th October 2023 - SPD Supplementary Document - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT490371&idx=6 12th October 2023 - Detail of Linkspan Structure - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT490371&idx=7 12th October 2023 - Detail of Linkspan Tooth - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT490371&idx=8 12th October 2023 - Detail of Ship transom bulwark interface - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT490371&idx=9 12th October 2023 - Detail of transom bulwark rails - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT490371&idx=10 12th October 2023 - Detail of transom bulwark Arrgt - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT490371&idx=11 12th October 2023 - B599-DZ-2770-2 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT490371&idx=1 12th October 2023 - Cover Letter - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT490371&idx=2 12th October 2023 - Invitation to Tender Document - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT490371 Supply of Vessel - Tenders are sought from interested parties to supply to Shetland Islands Council a new vessel in accordance with the specification and in the timescale detailed in the Invitation to Tender. The requirement includes a proven design for a new build steel monohull workboat with 12 passenger capability that is MCA workboat code compliant. The vessel must be delivered to the Council at Lerwick, Shetland Islands by 31st October 2025. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL534708 Supply of Vessel - Tenders are sought from interested parties to supply to Shetland Islands Council a new vessel in accordance with the specification and in the timescale detailed in the Invitation to Tender. The requirement includes a proven design for a new build steel monohull workboat with 12 passenger capability that is MCA workboat code compliant. The vessel must be delivered to the Council at Lerwick, Shetland Islands by 31st October 2025. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - http://www.shetland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000745617 - https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/lerwick-sheriff-court ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000745617. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000745617.json.