Northern Isles Ferry Services 4 (NIFS4)
Estimated value
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Awarded value
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Suppliers
0
Lots
1
Published
05 Jun 2026
Description
Provision of public services in relation to the Northern Isles Ferry Services to/or from harbours located at Aberdeen, Kirkwall, Lerwick, Scrabster and Stromness. The Ferry Services are currently delivered using 5 vessels (3 RoPax passenger vessels, plus 2 RoRo freighters). The estimated value for these services is currently in the range of GBP 791 million to GBP 896 million, with the forecast based on a maximum ten year contract period (to 2038). Further information is provided within the pre-tender information document attached to the contract notice. Further information on Transport Scotland can be accessed through the Transport Scotland website at: www.transport.gov.scot
Scope
- Reference
- TS/FER/SER/2025/01
- Commercial tool
- Standalone contract
- Contract dates
- 29 Jun 2028 to 30 Jun 2038
The initial contract duration is for 8 years with a possible extension of additional 2 years.
- Main category
- services
- CPV classifications
- 60610000
- Contract locations
- Scotland
Award criteria
Criteria the buyer will use to evaluate bids.
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quality Criterion - Including approach to delivery & management, technical and sustainability aspects of the project. Full details will be provided in the ITT documents. | 40 | quality | — |
| Cost criterion - Further information on scoring of the prices will be provided in the ITT documents. | 60 | cost | — |
Submission & procedure
- Submission deadline
- 10 Aug 2026, 11:00 am
- Submission address
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk ↗
- Procedure
- Restricted procedure