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Northern Isles Ferry Services 4 (NIFS4)

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 do...

Buyer

Transport Scotland

Value

Not provided

Published

5 Jun 2026

Closes

10 Aug 2026

Procurement details

Source

Pcs

Region

United Kingdom

Procurement method

Selective

Category

Services

Contract starts

Not provided

Contract ends

Not provided

CPV classifications

60610000

Ferry transport services

Lots

Lot 1 Northern Isles Ferry Services 4 (NIFS4)

Value not provided

Transport Scotland, on behalf of Scottish Ministers intend to procure a new contract for the provision of Ferry Services in relation to the operation of passenger, vehicle, and freight services in the Northern Isles. This contract will replace the existing public services contract which expires on 30 June 2028 at 1400hrs. The duration of the contract will be...

Delivery: Scotland

Northern Isles Ferry Services 4 (NIFS4)

Not provided

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...

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