--- title: "Provision of 2024 Refit Services MV Varagen" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000753197" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000753197" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000753197.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000753197.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL" published: "2025-10-15" --- # Provision of 2024 Refit Services MV Varagen Buyer: ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000753197 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000753197) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000753197.json) ## Summary The Orkney Islands Council is seeking tenders for the Provision of 2024 Refit Services for MV Varagen. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with a deadline for submissions by January 19, 2024. The contract value is £194,509 in GBP, and the tender involves services within the marine industry category. The procurement method is an open procedure, and all submissions must be made electronically through the specified platform. The award period is set to begin on January 19, 2024, with the bid opening requiring three officers with delegated authority. This tender for the MV Varagen refit services provides an opportunity for businesses specialized in marine vessel repairs and maintenance services. Companies with expertise in marine engineering, shipyard services, and refurbishment works would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The Orkney Islands Council, as the buying organization, encourages bidders to adhere to the submission terms and criteria outlined in the tender documentation. Businesses interested in this opportunity should ensure compliance with the specified deadlines and requirements to maximise their chances of securing the contract and expanding their operations within the marine services sector. ## Notice 2024 Vessel refit services of MV Varagen with repairs to commence on Monday 19 February 2024, repairs to be completed by Monday 4 March 2024. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The 2024 Vessel refit services of MV Varagen with repairs to commence on Monday 19 February 2024, repairs to be complete by Monday 4 March 2024. 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=OCT541475 | | 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 | 15 Oct 2025 | | Submission deadline | 19 Jan 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 31 Jan 2024 | | Contract period | 19 Feb 2024 - 4 Mar 2024 | | Recurrence | December 2024 | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £194,509 | | Lots value | £194,509 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £121,667 | ## 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 - 15 Oct 2025 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT541475 - 13 Dec 2023 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC494818 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC494818&idx=1 13th December 2023 - 001 - ITT 2024 Refit MV Varagen - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC494818&idx=2 13th December 2023 - 002 - Appendix 1 - Compliance Statement - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC494818 Provision of 2024 Refit Services MV Varagen - 2024 Vessel refit services of MV Varagen with repairs to commence on Monday 19 February 2024, repairs to be completed by Monday 4 March 2024. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT541475 Provision of 2024 Refit Services MV Varagen - 2024 Vessel refit services of MV Varagen with repairs to commence on Monday 19 February 2024, repairs to be completed by Monday 4 March 2024. ## 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-r6ebe6-0000753197 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00369 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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