Northern Isles Ferry Services 4 (NIFS4)
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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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