--- title: "Provision of 2026 Refit Services MV Varagen" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000817175" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000817175" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000817175.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000817175.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL (HARBOUR AUTHORITY)" published: "2026-02-02" --- # Provision of 2026 Refit Services MV Varagen Buyer: ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL (HARBOUR AUTHORITY) Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000817175 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000817175) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000817175.json) ## Summary The procurement process initiated by Orkney Islands Council (Harbour Authority) concerns the provision of 2026 refit services for the vessel MV Varagen. The contract involves essential refit and repair work scheduled to commence on 16th February 2026 and be completed by 2nd March 2026. Located in Kirkwall, within the UKM65 region, this opportunity falls under the services industry category and follows an open procedure procurement method. The initial tender notice was posted on 1st December 2025, with the tender period closing on 9th January 2026, and the contract subsequently awarded to Bill Mackie Engineering Ltd on 20th January 2026, for a sum of £132,211 GBP. This procurement offers substantial business growth potential for firms specialising in vessel maintenance and repair services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in marine engineering and a capacity to undertake significant repair works would find this opportunity particularly suited to their strengths. The focus on timely completion and adherence to stringent specifications is crucial, appealing to businesses in and around the Orkney region, especially those familiar with working for governmental or harbour authorities. The use of an open procedure expands the competitive landscape, providing equal opportunity for qualified entities to engage in this procurement and demonstrate their capabilities. ## Notice 2026 vessel refit services of MV Varagen with repairs to commence on Monday 16 February 2026, repairs to be completed by Monday 2 March 2026. All items required are noted within the specification included in the attached documentation. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The 2026 Vessel refit services of MV Varagen with repairs to commence on Monday 16 February 2026, repairs to be completed by Monday 2 March 2026. 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=FEB548549 | | 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 Feb 2026 | | Submission deadline | 9 Jan 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 20 Jan 2026 | | Contract period | 16 Feb 2026 - 2 Mar 2026 | | Recurrence | December/January 2027 | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £220,000 | | Lots value | £220,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £132,211 | ## 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 - 2 Feb 2026 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB548549 - 1 Dec 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC544577 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC544577&idx=4 1st December 2025 - Appendix 3 - Price Schedule - MV Varagen - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC544577&idx=3 1st December 2025 - Appendix 2 - Structure and Format of Proposal - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC544577&idx=2 1st December 2025 - Appendix 1 - Compliance Statement - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC544577&idx=1 1st December 2025 - 001 - ITT 2026 Refit MV Varagen - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC544577 Provision of 2026 Refit Services MV Varagen - 2026 vessel refit services of MV Varagen with repairs to commence on Monday 16 February 2026, repairs to be completed by Monday 2 March 2026. All items required are noted within the specification included in the attached documentation. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB548549 Provision of 2026 Refit Services MV Varagen - 2026 vessel refit services of MV Varagen with repairs to commence on Monday 16 February 2026, repairs to be completed by Monday 2 March 2026. 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-r6ebe6-0000817175 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000817175. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000817175.json.