--- title: "Provision of 2025 Refit Services MV Earl Thorfinn" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000783766" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000783766" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000783766.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000783766.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL" published: "2025-01-31" --- # Provision of 2025 Refit Services MV Earl Thorfinn Buyer: ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000783766 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000783766) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000783766.json) ## Summary Orkney Islands Council has awarded a contract titled "Provision of 2025 Refit Services MV Earl Thorfinn" within the general public services industry category, specifically under CPV classification 50241200. The contract encompasses vessel refit services for the MV Earl Thorfinn, with repairs scheduled to commence on Monday, 27 January 2025 and to be completed by Friday, 7 February 2025. The contract was awarded on 22 January 2025 to Bill Mackie Engineering Ltd., based in Peterhead. The project is located in the UKM65 region, specifically Kirkwall. The procurement process was conducted through an open procedure, with the tender stage initiated on 25 November 2024 and bids closed on 8 January 2025. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in maritime engineering and vessel repair services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like Bill Mackie Engineering Ltd, which possess the technical capabilities and experience in vessel repairs, are well-suited to compete for such projects. Bidders could leverage this contract to enhance their portfolio and reputation, potentially securing more public sector contracts in the future. The total value of the contract is £195,068, presenting a substantial financial opportunity for the awarded supplier to expand their business operations and capabilities. The open procurement method ensures a fair and competitive environment for businesses of varying scales to participate. ## Notice 2025 Vessel refit services of MV Earl Thorfinn with repairs to commence on Monday 27 January 2025 and to be completed by Friday 7 February 2025 ### Lot Information Lot 1 The 2025 Vessel refit services of MV Earl Thorfinn with repairs to commence on Monday 27 January 2025 and be completed by Friday 7 February 2025. 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=JAN522917 | | 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 | 31 Jan 2025 | | Submission deadline | 8 Jan 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 22 Jan 2025 | | Contract period | 27 Jan 2025 - 7 Feb 2025 | | Recurrence | November 2025 | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £280,000 | | Lots value | £280,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £195,068 | ## 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 - 31 Jan 2025 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN522917 - 25 Nov 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV518991 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV518991&idx=4 13th December 2024 - Price Schedule - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV518991&idx=5 13th December 2024 - Price Schedule - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV518991&idx=1 25th November 2024 - Invitation to Tender - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV518991&idx=2 25th November 2024 - Compliance Statement - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV518991&idx=3 25th November 2024 - Structure & Format of Proposal - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV518991 Provision of 2025 Refit Services MV Earl Thorfinn - 2025 Vessel refit services of MV Earl Thorfinn with repairs to commence on Monday 27 January 2025 and to be completed by Friday 7 February 2025 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN522917 Provision of 2025 Refit Services MV Earl Thorfinn - 2025 Vessel refit services of MV Earl Thorfinn with repairs to commence on Monday 27 January 2025 and to be completed by Friday 7 February 2025 ## 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-r6ebe6-0000783766 - 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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