--- title: "Provision of 2026 Refit Services MV Eynhallow" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000824249" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000824249" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000824249.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000824249.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL" published: "2026-04-02" --- # Provision of 2026 Refit Services MV Eynhallow Buyer: ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000824249 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000824249) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000824249.json) ## Summary The procurement process undertaken by Orkney Islands Council involves the provision of refit services for the vessel MV Eynhallow, with the council serving as the central purchasing body and buyer. This contract falls under the general public services category, specifically categorised as services related to vessel repair, classified with the CPV code 50241200. Repairs are scheduled to start on 6 April 2026 and conclude by 20 April 2026. The procurement utilized an open procedure, marking the tender stage complete and moving towards the contract award stage, where Bill Mackie Engineering Ltd was awarded the contract valued at £77,717.90 on 30 March 2026. Located in Kirkwall, UKM65, this procurement highlights opportunities in the maritime industry for service providers specialising in engineering and vessel repair. This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for SMEs such as Bill Mackie Engineering Ltd, particularly those with expertise in maritime engineering and vessel maintenance services. With the use of open procedures, companies skilled in delivering timely and quality repair services can capitalise on refit projects like this. The procurement encourages electronic bid submissions and requires adherence to the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015, ensuring competitive fairness and transparency. Businesses that provide high-quality technical services, maintain strong economic stability, and enjoy proficiency in electronic invoicing are well-suited to thrive in such tenders. This aids in expanding their service portfolio within regional or local authorities, thereby fostering future bidding success and recurring contracts anticipated in February 2027. ## Notice 2026 Vessel refit services of MV Eynhallow 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 Eynhallow 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=APR553181 | | 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 | £110,000 | | Lots value | £110,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £77,717 | ## 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=APR553181 - 19 Feb 2026 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB549991 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB549991&idx=4 19th February 2026 - Price Schedule - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB549991&idx=1 19th February 2026 - Invitation to Tender - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB549991&idx=2 19th February 2026 - Compliance Statement - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB549991&idx=3 19th February 2026 - Structure and Format of Proposal - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB549991 Provision of 2026 Refit Services MV Eynhallow - 2026 Vessel refit services of MV Eynhallow with repairs to commence on Monday 6 April 2026 and to be completed by Monday 20 April 2026 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553181 Provision of 2026 Refit Services MV Eynhallow - 2026 Vessel refit services of MV Eynhallow 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-r6ebe6-0000824249 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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