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Transport Scotland

Northern Isles Ferry Services 4 (NIFS4)

TransportCPV 60610000
ValueValue not published
Deadline10 Aug 2026
Published5 Jun 2026
RegionNationwide

Not enough history for this buyer At least £30,000 — the value at which this notice had to be published.

Timeline
Published 5 Jun 2026ClosedCloses 10 Aug 2026
Who to contact
FerriesNIFS4Team@transport.gov.scot
+44 1412727100

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The brief

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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Source & provenance
OCID
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Stage
tender · Open
Source
Find a Tender
Buyer ref
053220-2026
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