--- title: "Provision of 2025 Refit Services MV Shapinsay" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000793055" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000793055" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000793055.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000793055.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL" published: "2025-05-02" --- # Provision of 2025 Refit Services MV Shapinsay Buyer: ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000793055 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000793055) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000793055.json) ## Summary The Orkney Islands Council recently awarded a contract for the "Provision of 2025 Refit Services MV Shapinsay," focusing on the refit of the MV Shapinsay vessel. This falls under the industry category of general public services, and services are to be conducted within the UKM65 region in the locality of Kirkwall. The procurement process, initiated through an open procedure, moved from tender to award stage with key dates being: start of repairs on 28th April 2025, completion by 9th May 2025, and the contract was signed on 25th April 2025. The value of the contract was set at £154,180.10, demonstrating the council's investment in local infrastructure. This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specializing in marine engineering and vessel refitting services. Companies like Bill Mackie Engineering Ltd, which successfully secured the contract, exemplify the type of small or medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) well-suited to this domain due to their technical expertise and service capabilities. Businesses looking to expand into governmental contracts will find opportunities in similar open procedures by demonstrating competitive pricing and strong technical services. The refit project underlines the importance of agility and regional knowledge, which are advantageous for businesses aiming to compete effectively in such tenders. ## Notice 2025 Vessel refit services of MV Shapinsay with repairs to commence on Monday 28 April 2025 and to be completed by Friday 9 May 2025 ### Lot Information Lot 1 The 2025 Vessel refit services of MV Shapinsay with repairs to commence on Monday 28 April 2025 and be completed by Friday 9 May 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=MAY529558 | | 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 | 2 May 2025 | | Submission deadline | 18 Apr 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 25 Apr 2025 | | Contract period | 28 Apr 2025 - 9 May 2025 | | Recurrence | February 2026 | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £225,000 | | Lots value | £225,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £154,180 | ## 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 - 2 May 2025 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY529558 - 18 Mar 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR526196 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR526196&idx=1 18th March 2025 - Invitation to Tender - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR526196&idx=2 18th March 2025 - Compliance Statement - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR526196&idx=3 18th March 2025 - Structure & Format of Proposal - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR526196&idx=4 18th March 2025 - Price Schedule - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR526196 Provision of 2025 Refit Services MV Shapinsay - 2025 Vessel refit services of MV Shapinsay with repairs to commence on Monday 28 April 2025 and to be completed by Friday 9 May 2025 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY529558 Provision of 2025 Refit Services MV Shapinsay - 2025 Vessel refit services of MV Shapinsay with repairs to commence on Monday 28 April 2025 and to be completed by Friday 9 May 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 - http://www.scotcourts.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000793055 - 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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