--- title: "Provision of 2026 Refit Services MV Hoy Head" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000819408" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000819408" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000819408.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000819408.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL" published: "2026-03-06" --- # Provision of 2026 Refit Services MV Hoy Head Buyer: ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000819408 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000819408) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000819408.json) ## Summary The procurement process, overseen by Orkney Islands Council, involves the provision of 2026 refit services for the vessel MV Hoy Head. The contracting authority, located in Kirkwall, has completed the award phase as of 6th March 2026, following an open procedure. The contract was signed on 27th February 2026, with the refit services scheduled to commence on 9th March 2026 and conclude by 25th March 2026. This tender falls under the services category and has a regional focus in UKM65. The value of the awarded contract is £138,956.04, with substantial opportunities existing for businesses within the regional or local authority industry sector. This tender offers significant opportunities for growth, particularly suited to SMEs specialising in engineering and vessel repair services. Bill Mackie Engineering Ltd, a small to medium-sized enterprise based in Peterhead, has been awarded the contract following a competitive bidding process, highlighting the prospects for similar enterprises to secure substantial public contracts. Given the refit service demands, businesses with expertise in maritime repair and maintenance are poised to benefit significantly. Participation in future projects announced by Orkney Islands Council can serve as strategic opportunities for firms within the transport and general public services sectors to expand their portfolios and establish long-term relationships with regional authorities. ## Notice 2026 Vessel refit services of MV Hoy Head with repairs to commence on 9 March 2026 and to be completed by 25 March 2026 ### Lot Information Lot 1 The 2026 Vessel refit services of MV Hoy Head with repairs to commence on 9th March 2026 and to be completed by 25th 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=MAR551120 | | 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 | 6 Mar 2026 | | Submission deadline | 6 Feb 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 27 Feb 2026 | | Contract period | 9 Mar 2026 - 25 Mar 2026 | | Recurrence | January 2027 | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £200,000 | | Lots value | £200,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £138,956 | ## 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 - 6 Mar 2026 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551120 - 7 Jan 2026 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN546698 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN546698&idx=1 7th January 2026 - Invitation To Tender - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN546698&idx=2 7th January 2026 - Compliance Statement - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN546698&idx=3 7th January 2026 - Structure and Format of Proposal - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN546698&idx=4 7th January 2026 - Price Schedule - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN546698 Provision of 2026 Refit Services MV Hoy Head - 2026 Vessel refit services of MV Hoy Head with repairs to commence on 9 March 2026 and to be completed by 25 March 2026 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551120 Provision of 2026 Refit Services MV Hoy Head - 2026 Vessel refit services of MV Hoy Head with repairs to commence on 9 March 2026 and to be completed by 25 March 2026 ## 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-r6ebe6-0000819408 - 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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