--- title: "Provision of 2026 Refit Services MV Shapinsay" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000822679" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000822679" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000822679.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000822679.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL (HARBOUR AUTHORITY)" published: "2026-04-07" --- # Provision of 2026 Refit Services MV Shapinsay Buyer: ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL (HARBOUR AUTHORITY) Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000822679 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000822679) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000822679.json) ## Summary The procurement process undertaken by Orkney Islands Council (Harbour Authority) pertains to the "Provision of 2026 Refit Services MV Shapinsay" within the services industry category. The contracting authority, located in Kirkwall, UKM65, initiated this tender using an open procedure and documented it as part of the 2026 vessel refit services for MV Shapinsay. Repairs were scheduled to begin on 27th April 2026 and complete by 8th May 2026. The process culminated in a contract being awarded to Bill Mackie Engineering Ltd with the contract signed on 23rd March 2026 for a value of £137,879 GBP. The procurement included a tender period deadline on 9th March 2026 and was covered under the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA). This tender presents lucrative opportunities for businesses specialising in maritime refit and repair services. Companies with expertise in handling large vessel maintenance could greatly benefit from participating in such tenders, providing an avenue for substantial revenue growth. SMEs, particularly those with a solid track record in delivering time-sensitive and complex projects, are well-positioned to compete successfully. The nature of the open procedure further encourages participation by ensuring a competitive and transparent procurement environment, stimulating business growth and encouraging economic participation in contractual opportunities provided by local authorities like the Orkney Islands Council. ## Notice 2026 vessel refit services of MV Shapinsay with repairs to commence on Monday 27 April 2026, repairs to be completed by Friday 8 May 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 Shapinsay with repairs to commence on Monday 27 April 2026, repairs to be completed by Friday 8 May 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=APR553370 | | 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 | 7 Apr 2026 | | Submission deadline | 9 Mar 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 23 Mar 2026 | | Contract period | 27 Apr 2026 - 8 May 2026 | | Recurrence | January/February 2027 | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £190,000 | | Lots value | £190,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £137,879 | ## 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 - 7 Apr 2026 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553370 - 4 Feb 2026 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB548768 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB548768&idx=2 4th February 2026 - Appendix 1 - Compliance Statement - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB548768&idx=3 4th February 2026 - Appendix 2 - Structure and Format of Proposal - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB548768&idx=4 4th February 2026 - Appendix 3 - Price Schedule - MV Shapinsay - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB548768&idx=1 4th February 2026 - 001 - ITT 2026 Refit MV Shapinsay - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB548768 Provision of 2026 Refit Services MV Shapinsay - 2026 vessel refit services of MV Shapinsay with repairs to commence on Monday 27 April 2026, repairs to be completed by Friday 8 May 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=APR553370 Provision of 2026 Refit Services MV Shapinsay - 2026 vessel refit services of MV Shapinsay with repairs to commence on Monday 27 April 2026, repairs to be completed by Friday 8 May 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-r6ebe6-0000822679 ## 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-r6ebe6-0000822679. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000822679.json.