--- title: "Operation of Inter-Island Ferry Service between Shetland Mainland and Foula" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000753146" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000753146" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000753146.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000753146.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "SHETLAND ISLANDS COUNCIL" published: "2024-05-06" --- # Operation of Inter-Island Ferry Service between Shetland Mainland and Foula Buyer: SHETLAND ISLANDS COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000753146 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000753146) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000753146.json) ## Summary The Shetland Islands Council has awarded a contract for the operation of an inter-island ferry service between Shetland Mainland and Foula. The contract, valid from 1 April 2024 to 31 March 2027, was given to BK Marine Ltd. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the contract covers services in the transportation category. The contract is currently in the award stage, signed on 3rd April 2024. For more information, visit Shetland Islands Council's website. This tender for the ferry service contract presents an opportunity for businesses that specialize in marine transportation services. The contract, valued at GBP 1,750,000, allows for potential growth and business expansion in the ferry services sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in ferry operations would be well-suited to compete for this opportunity. The submission deadline for bids is set for 24th January 2024, offering interested businesses sufficient time to prepare and submit their proposals. ## Notice The type of contract proposed to be awarded by the Council is a contract for services for the provision of a scheduled ferry service on the Foula to Shetland Mainland route. Subject to the Conditions of Contract, the agreement will operate from 1 April 2024 to 31 March 2027 both dates inclusive. The contract may be extended for up to another two 12 month periods at the Council's request. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The procurement procedure being followed for the Operation of Inter-Island Ferry Service between Shetland Mainland and Foula, is the Open Procedure in accordance with Regulation 28 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Renewal: Option for two x 12 month extensions. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY504583 | | 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 | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 6 May 2024 | | Submission deadline | 24 Jan 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 3 Apr 2024 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Included in Tender Documents | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,750,000 | | 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 | SHETLAND | | 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 | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | BK MARINE | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) ### Codes - 60610000 - Ferry transport services ## Release History - 6 May 2024 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY504583 - 15 Dec 2023 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC494974 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC494974&idx=3 15th December 2023 - Bank Reference Mandate Form - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC494974&idx=4 15th December 2023 - SPD Document - Global Question - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC494974&idx=1 15th December 2023 - ITT Document - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC494974&idx=2 15th December 2023 - Draft BIMCO BARECON - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC494974 Operation of Inter-Island Ferry Service between Shetland Mainland and Foula - The type of contract proposed to be awarded by the Council is a contract for services for the provision of a scheduled ferry service on the Foula to Shetland Mainland route. Subject to the Conditions of Contract, the agreement will operate from 1 April 2024 to 31 March 2027 both dates inclusive. The contract may be extended for up to another two 12 month periods at the Council's request. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY504583 Operation of Inter-Island Ferry Service between Shetland Mainland and Foula - The type of contract proposed to be awarded by the Council is a contract for services for the provision of a scheduled ferry service on the Foula to Shetland Mainland route. Subject to the Conditions of Contract, the agreement will operate from 1 April 2024 to 31 March 2027 both dates inclusive. The contract may be extended for up to another two 12 month periods at the Council's request. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - http://www.shetland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000753146 - 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-r6ebe6-0000753146. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000753146.json.