--- title: "Invitation to Quote 2026 Refit MV Toplander" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000831551" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000831551" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000831551.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000831551.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL" published: "2026-06-03" --- # Invitation to Quote 2026 Refit MV Toplander Buyer: ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000831551 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000831551) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000831551.json) ## Summary The Orkney Islands Council, serving as the buying organisation, invited tenders for the "Invitation to Quote 2026 Refit MV Toplander" project, categorised under general public services within the goods industry. The project refit involved replacing fendering, adjusting the bow ramp for improved operability, and repainting the vessel in company colours. The project location is the Orkney Islands, with the repairs scheduled to commence on 29 June 2026 and conclude by 13 July 2026. The procurement method was an open procedure, completed with a tender that attracted three bids, all from non-EU entities. The contract was awarded on 2 June 2026, with Burray Boatyard Limited appointed as the supplier for a contract value of £45,822 GBP. This tender provides significant business growth opportunities, especially for companies specialising in maritime vessel refit and maintenance services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) like Burray Boatyard Limited demonstrated competitiveness in this open procurement process, suggesting that firms with expertise in maritime repairs, particularly those familiar with the operational conditions in the Orkney Islands, would be well-suited to participate. Engaging in such projects allows businesses to enhance their portfolios and establish notable reputations in public sector projects, potentially leading to further contract opportunities within the maritime industry. ## Notice 2026 Vessel refit services of MV Toplander. Replace fendering and adjust bow ramp to improve operability. Paint vessel to company colours. Repairs to commence on Monday 29 June 2026. Repairs to complete and vessel to sail by Monday 13 July 2026. ### Lot Information Lot 1 2026 Vessel refit services of MV Toplander. Replace fendering and adjust bow ramp to improve operability. Paint vessel to company colours. Repairs to commence on Monday 29 June 2026. Repairs to complete and vessel to sail by Monday 13 July 2026. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN557174 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 3 Jun 2026 | | Submission deadline | 26 May 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 2 Jun 2026 | | Contract period | 29 Jun 2026 - 13 Jul 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £45,000 | | Lots value | £45,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £45,822 | ## 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 | BURRAY BOATYARD | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation - 50 - Repair and maintenance services ### Codes - 34512100 - Ferry boats - 50241200 - Ferry repair services ## Release History - 3 Jun 2026 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN557174 - 12 May 2026 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555641 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY555641&idx=3 22nd May 2026 - Appendix B - Starboard Bulwark and bulkhead penetration photos - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY555641&idx=4 22nd May 2026 - Appendix B - Starboard Bulwark and bulkhead penetration photos - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY555641&idx=2 13th May 2026 - Additional pictures and drawings - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY555641&idx=1 12th May 2026 - Invitation to Quote - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555641 Invitation to Quote 2026 Refit MV Toplander - 2026 Vessel refit services of MV Toplander. Replace fendering and adjust bow ramp to improve operability. Paint vessel to company colours. Repairs to commence on Monday 29 June 2026. Repairs to complete and vessel to sail by Monday 13 July 2026. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN557174 Invitation to Quote 2026 Refit MV Toplander - 2026 Vessel refit services of MV Toplander. Replace fendering and adjust bow ramp to improve operability. Paint vessel to company colours. Repairs to commence on Monday 29 June 2026. Repairs to complete and vessel to sail by Monday 13 July 2026. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.orkney.gov.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000831551 ## 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-r6ebe6-0000831551. 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