FTS UK public procurement

Northern Isles Ferry Services 4 (NIFS4)

Transport Scotland

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Tender valueNot supplied0 awards · 0 contracts

01 Procurement

Tender overview

Updated 5 June 2026
Buyer
Transport Scotland
Status
Active
Procurement method
Restricted procedure
Category
services
CPV classification
60610000 — Ferry transport services
Tender period
Not supplied — 10 August 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

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02 Awards and contracts

Published award records

0 shown

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03 Organisations

Buyers, suppliers and other parties

2 parties
Buyer, CentralPurchasingBody

Transport Scotland

5th Floor, 177 Bothwell Street, Glasgow, UKM82, G2 7ER, United Kingdom

ReviewBody

Sheriff Clerk's Office

PO Box 23, 1 Carlton Place, Glasgow, G5 9DA, United Kingdom

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04 Provenance

Source for this process

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