--- title: "Provision of 2026 Refit Services MV Graemsay" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000824232" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000824232" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000824232.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000824232.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL" published: "2026-04-02" --- # Provision of 2026 Refit Services MV Graemsay Buyer: ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000824232 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000824232) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000824232.json) ## Summary Orkney Islands Council, situated in Kirkwall, UKM65, is overseeing the public procurement for the refit services of the MV Graemsay vessel. This tender is categorised under General public services and utilises the open procedure procurement method, indicating robust transparency in the selection process. The procurement stage has progressed from tender initiation in February 2026 and culminated in an award by April 2026, with the contract becoming active from 30th March 2026. The refit services are scheduled to begin on 6th April 2026 and conclude by 20th April 2026, targeting the local region UKM65. The award value stands at £67,773.60, reflecting strategic expenditure on vital infrastructure services. The procurement process backed by Orkney Islands Council provides a structured opportunity for interested entities to competitively bid, governed by the Public Contracts Scotland framework. This tender opportunity provides growth prospects for businesses specialising in engineering and refurbishment services for vessels, particularly SMEs looking to expand their footprints in the regional market. Bill Mackie Engineering Ltd has been the successful bidder, showcasing the competitiveness of SMEs in such procurement endeavours. Given the service nature, businesses with expertise in maritime engineering, repair, and refit services are well-suited to compete, especially those able to meet stringent deadlines and quality benchmarks. The open procedure favours transparency and equal opportunity, encouraging versatile businesses within the service sector to leverage their capabilities in future contracts under the Orkney Islands Council jurisdiction. ## Notice 2026 Vessel refit services of MV Graemsay with repairs to commence on Monday 6 April 2026 and to be completed by Monday 20 April 2026 ### Lot Information Lot 1 The 2026 Vessel refit services of MV Graemsay with repairs to commence on Monday 6 April 2026 and to be completed by Monday 20 April 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=APR553178 | | 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 Apr 2026 | | Submission deadline | 23 Mar 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 30 Mar 2026 | | Contract period | 6 Apr 2026 - 20 Apr 2026 | | Recurrence | February 2027 | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £100,000 | | Lots value | £100,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £67,773 | ## 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 - 2 Apr 2026 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553178 - 19 Feb 2026 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB549992 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB549992&idx=1 19th February 2026 - Invitation to Tender - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB549992&idx=2 19th February 2026 - Compliance Statement - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB549992&idx=3 19th February 2026 - Structure & Format of Proposal - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB549992&idx=4 19th February 2026 - Price Schedule - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB549992 Provision of 2026 Refit Services MV Graemsay - 2026 Vessel refit services of MV Graemsay with repairs to commence on Monday 6 April 2026 and to be completed by Tuesday 20 April 2026 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553178 Provision of 2026 Refit Services MV Graemsay - 2026 Vessel refit services of MV Graemsay with repairs to commence on Monday 6 April 2026 and to be completed by Monday 20 April 2026 ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.orkney.gov.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000824232 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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