---
title: "Provision of 2026 Refit Services MV Earl Thorfinn"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000821165"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL"
published: "2026-01-26"
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# Provision of 2026 Refit Services MV Earl Thorfinn

Buyer: ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000821165

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## Summary

The procurement process detailed here involves the Orkney Islands Council, operating as the buyer, for the 2026 refit services of the vessel MV Earl Thorfinn. The contract, valued at £189,584.30, involves services under CPV classification 50241200 (vessel repair services) and is categorised within the general public services industry. The location for the service is the Orkney region, specified as UKM65. This contract has reached the award stage with Bill Mackie Engineering Ltd, an SME based in Peterhead, being awarded the contract. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure, and the full process was executed in compliance with the GPA, concluding with the signing of the contract on 23rd January 2026.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in maritime engineering and vessel maintenance, particularly SMEs looking to expand their portfolio with public sector contracts. Companies providing specialised repair services would be well-suited to pursue such opportunities in the future. The procurement process facilitates competitive participation, encouraging businesses to engage in upcoming public service projects, fostering economic growth within the region.

## Notice

2026 Vessel refit services of MV Earl Thorfinn with repairs to commence on Monday 26 January 2026, trials to be scheduled for Monday 9 February 2026.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The 2026 Vessel refit services of MV Earl Thorfinn with repairs to commence on Monday 26 January 2026, trials to be scheduled for Monday 9 February 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=JAN548029 |
| 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 | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £189,584 |

## 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

- 26 Jan 2026 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN548029

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN548029
  Provision of 2026 Refit Services MV Earl Thorfinn - 2026 Vessel refit services of MV Earl Thorfinn with repairs to commence on Monday 26 January 2026, trials to be scheduled for Monday 9 February 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.scotcourts.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000821165
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00369

## Provenance

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