---
title: "Provision of Time Charter Passenger Ferry Services"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000753551"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL"
published: "2024-02-22"
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# Provision of Time Charter Passenger Ferry Services

Buyer: ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000753551

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## Summary

The Orkney Islands Council has initiated a tender process for the Provision of Time Charter Passenger Ferry Services. The contract involves the operation of a passenger ferry service on lifeline routes as a contingency planning arrangement. The tender deadline is on 26th March 2024, with the bid opening scheduled for the same day in TEAMS. The contract value is £330,000 GBP, and interested businesses can find more information on Public Contracts Scotland.

This tender by the Orkney Islands Council presents an opportunity for businesses offering maritime transportation services to compete for a substantial ferry service contract. Companies specialising in passenger ferry operations and emergency response services in the maritime sector are well-suited to participate. The procurement method is open, allowing fair competition, with the contract period lasting for four years and potential renewal options. Interested parties should review the tender documentation carefully for submission details and criteria.

## Notice

Orkney Islands Council (the Authority) on behalf of Orkney Ferries Limited as the client has a requirement for the operation of a time charter passenger ferry service on a number of lifeline routes as a contingency planning arrangement.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Orkney Islands Council (the Authority) on behalf of Orkney Ferries Limited as the client has a requirement for the operation of a time charter passenger ferry service on a number of lifeline routes as a contingency planning arrangement. This service will be utilised when Orkney Ferries's designated vessel for its lifeline route/s are not available due to refit or on an emergency basis leading to the requirement for an alternative vessel and crew to be made available at short notice. A framework for the appointment of suppliers/contractors to meet this requirement to cover four different ferry service routes is to be established to enable short notice variable contracts to be commissioned as and when required within the period of the four years duration of the contract. More information on Orkney Ferries can be found at https://www.orkneyferries.co.uk/. Framework being establish with call offs as required.

Options: Route 1 - Westray to Papa Westray Route - 12 passengers - 12 week renewal period. Route 2 - Graemsay to Stromness Route - 12 passengers Route 3 - Kirkwall to Shapinsay - 12 passengers Route 4 - Rousay, Egilsay and Wyre - 12 passengers The above routes are the main routes anticipated at this stage however there may be occasions when there is a requirement to provide other charter passenger ferry and small cargo services for additional routes as part of Orkney Ferries overall service contingency planning.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB499345 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Feb 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Mar 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | September 2027 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £330,000 |
| Lots value | £330,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

### Codes

- 63726400 - Ship chartering services

## Release History

- 22 Feb 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB499345

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB499345&idx=1
  22nd February 2024 - Compliance Statement
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB499345&idx=2
  22nd February 2024 - Invitation to Tender Documentation
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB499345&idx=3
  22nd February 2024 - Structure and Format of Proposal
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB499345&idx=4
  22nd February 2024 - Pricing Schedule
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB499345&idx=5
  22nd February 2024 - Substance Abuse Policy
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB499345
  Provision of Time Charter Passenger Ferry Services - Orkney Islands Council (the Authority) on behalf of Orkney Ferries Limited as the client has a requirement for the operation of a time charter passenger ferry service on a number of lifeline routes as a contingency planning arrangement.

## Notice URLs

- http://www.orkneyharbours.com
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000753551
- https://www.orkneyferries.co.uk/
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=753551
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=753551
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx
- https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/kirkwall-sheriff-court

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