BETAThis is a new independent transparency project, not an official government website. The data is sourced from public registers and may contain errors, so always verify against the official source. If you find a problem, please report it here.
Loading contract…
Provision of Shipyard Detailed Design and Build Contract RoPax Vessels | UKGovscan
Loading contract…
OPENTender notice · Orkney Islands Council (Harbour Authority)Ref ocds-h6vhtk-05e381
Provision of Shipyard Detailed Design and Build Contract RoPax Vessels
The submission deadline passed on 9 Jan 2026, 0:00pm.
Description
Orkney Islands Council has a requirement for a suitably qualified Contractor to complete a Shipyard Detailed Design and Build Contract for three new RoPax Vessels with an option for a fourth vessel to the same design.
This procurement was divided into 1 lots, each awarded separately.
Lots
1
Combined Lot Value
£100,000,000
Lot
Value
Status
Lot 1
1,800 days (≈4.9 yrs)
£100,000,000
active
Award criteria
Weightings from the notice.
Quality70%
Price30%
Key Dates
Published
11 December 2025
Tender Open
-
Tender Deadline
9 January 2026
Award Date
-
Contract Start
-
Contract End
-
Notice Amendments
Changes the buyer published to this notice after it first appeared.
Amendment 1
Time limit (IV.2.2): 9 January 2026 → 28 January 2026
Estimated date of dispatch of invitations (IV.2.3): 26 January 2026 → 11 February 2026
Bidders request
Procurement Details
Method
Selective — suppliers are shortlisted first
Method Details
Restricted procedure
Route to market
Restricted or negotiated
Main category
Goods
Category
Ships
Delivery location
UKM65
Open under
WTO Government Procurement Agreement
Contract Term
This procurement is Phase 1 of Orkney's Ferry Replacement Programme and Phase 2 is anticipated to include the procurement of further RoPax Vessels within the next 2 years.