Closed tender

Provision of Shipyard Detailed Design and Build Contract RoPax Vessels

Details

Value
£100,000,000
Topic
Ships and boats
Published
18 November 2025
Submission
28 January 2026

Tender 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. Lot 1: Orkney Islands Council has a requirement for a suitably qualified Contractor to complete a Shipyard Detailed Design and Build Contract for RoPax vessels, three identical new RoPax Vessels with an option for a fourth vessel to the same design. Additional information: Contract Value is within the range of 75000000 to 100000000 GBP and includes the additional option of a fourth vessel.

Timeline

  1. Completed: Tender published18 November 2025
    Current notice
  2. Completed: Submission date28 January 2026

About the buyer

Orkney Islands Council is the local authority for the Orkney Islands, and buys through a dedicated procurement service led by a service manager. Construction works are sourced through a Dynamic Purchasing System open to approved contractors. Smaller purchases are assessed directly by individual council officers, with formal written quotations sought above a lower threshold. Suppliers must also meet a sustainable procurement policy covering environmental and social standards.

Over the past 5 years, most of Orkney Islands Council's contract awards have been in repair and maintenance, transport equipment and architectural and engineering services.

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