Section one: Contracting entity
one.1) Name and addresses
Orkney Islands Council (Harbour Authority)
Council Offices, School Place
Kirkwall
KW15 1NY
Contact
Rosemary Colsell
rosemary.colsell@orkney.gov.uk
Telephone
+44 1856873535
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKM65 - Orkney Islands
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA11522
one.6) Main activity
Port-related activities
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Supply of a Second Hand 24m Landing Craft Type Vessel
Reference number
OIC/PROC/2198
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 34520000 - Boats
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
The Authority seeks to secure the purchase of a 24 metre steel-hulled landing craft type vessel.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £1,500,000
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 34512000 - Ships and similar vessels for the transport of persons or goods
- 34521000 - Specialised boats
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance
Orkney Islands
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This procurement exercise seeks to secure the purchase of a ~24-metre steel-hulled landing craft type vessel. The proposal to purchase a ~24-metre steel-hulled landing craft aims to strengthen service resilience by introducing an additional vessel capable of supporting freight movement and providing contingency cover in the event of breakdowns or unplanned maintenance elsewhere in the fleet. While the vessel will primarily be a workboat, it should be able to accommodate a limited number of passengers—up to 12—where appropriate. However, this would not be intended for routine passenger service and would not therefore address accessibility challenges for people with restricted mobility.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Vessel Description and Capability / Weighting: 25
Quality criterion - Name: Condition Survey / Weighting: 20
Quality criterion - Name: Sea Trials / Weighting: 25
Price - Weighting: 30
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2.14) Additional information
The anticipated Contract Duration from award of contract to delivery of the vessel, will be one month and must be completed by the end of March 2026.
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2025/S 000-050332
Section five. Award of contract
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
1 December 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 1
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
BK Marine Ltd.
Blimister, Bridge-End
Burra Isle
ZE2 9LE
Telephone
+44 7881827636
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM - Scotland
Internet address
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £1,500,000
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
Orkney Islands Council reserves the right to cancel the procurement at ay stage and not award a Contract. The expenditure, work or effort undertaken by bidders prior to the award of any contract is accordingly a matter solely for the commercial judgement of bidders. Late tenders will not be considered by the Council and all questions are to be submitted via the Questions and Answers section of the contract advertisement on PCS.
(SC Ref:817842)
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Kirkwall Sheriff Court
Watergate
Kirkwall
KW15 1DP
Telephone
+44 1856872110
Country
United Kingdom
Internet address
https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/
six.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures
Kirkwall Sheriff Court
Watergate
Kirkwall
KW15 1DP
Telephone
+44 1856872110
Country
United Kingdom
Internet address
six.4.4) Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained
Kirkwall Sheriff Court
Watergate
Kirkwall
KW15 1DP
Telephone
+44 1856872110
Country
United Kingdom