---
title: "Provision of 2025 Refit Services MV Thorsvoe"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000803310"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL (HARBOUR AUTHORITY)"
published: "2025-09-23"
---

# Provision of 2025 Refit Services MV Thorsvoe

Buyer: ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL (HARBOUR AUTHORITY)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000803310

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## Summary

The procurement process was led by Orkney Islands Council (Harbour Authority) for the provision of 2025 refit services for the MV Thorsvoe vessel. The contract, under the industry category of general public services with a CPV classification of 50241200, was located in the Orkney Islands region (UKM65). This procurement process utilised an open procedure and progressed to the award stage, with the contract being signed on 20 August 2025. The key dates for the refit were from 15 September to 3 October 2025. Bill Mackie Engineering Ltd, an SME located in Peterhead, was awarded the contract valued at £106,663, demonstrating completion of the said stage with active contract status.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in marine and engineering services, particularly SMEs like Bill Mackie Engineering Ltd. Participating in such tenders could facilitate business growth by engaging in projects sponsored by local authorities, thereby enhancing reputation and expanding capacities. Companies with expertise in vessel maintenance and repair, especially those familiar with the requirements under public contracts' competitive procedures, would find this type of project particularly suitable. The open procedure method encourages wide competition, making it an attractive prospect for businesses seeking to establish a foothold in government contracts.

## Notice

2025 vessel refit services of MV Thorsvoe with repairs to commence on Monday 15 September 2025, repairs to be complete aby Friday 3 October 2025. All items required are noted within the specification included in the attached documentation.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The 2025 Vessel refit services of MV Thorsvoe with repairs to commence on Monday 15 September 2025, repairs to be complete by Friday 3 October 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=SEP539805 |
| 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 | 23 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 15 Sep 2025 - 3 Oct 2025 |
| Recurrence | July 2026 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £190,000 |
| Lots value | £190,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £106,663 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL (HARBOUR AUTHORITY) |
| 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

- 23 Sep 2025 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP539805
- 3 Jul 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL533820

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL533820&idx=1
  3rd July 2025 - 001 - ITT 2025 Refit MV Thorsvoe
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL533820&idx=2
  3rd July 2025 - Appendix 1 - Compliance Statement
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL533820&idx=3
  3rd July 2025 - Appendix 2 - Structure and Format of Proposal
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL533820&idx=4
  3rd July 2025 - Appendix 3 - Price Schedule - MV Thorsvoe
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL533820
  Provision of 2025 Refit Services MV Thorsvoe - 2025 vessel refit services of MV Thorsvoe with repairs to commence on Monday 15 September 2025, repairs to be complete aby Friday 3 October 2025. All items required are noted within the specification included in the attached documentation.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP539805
  Provision of 2025 Refit Services MV Thorsvoe - 2025 vessel refit services of MV Thorsvoe with repairs to commence on Monday 15 September 2025, repairs to be complete aby Friday 3 October 2025. All items required are noted within the specification included in the attached documentation.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.orkneyharbours.com
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000803310

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