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Tender: Northern Isles Ferry Services – Aberdeen, Kirkwall, Lerwick, Scrabster & Stromness (Up to 10‑Year Contract)

Released 5 months ago

Closed10 Aug 2026

Est. valueEstimate£50K to £3.4M

LocationScotland

AgencyTransport Scotland

SourcePublic Contracts Scotland

CategoryTransport & Logistics

Submissions closedClosed Mon, 10 Aug 2026

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Transport Scotland is seeking a supplier for public ferry services to and from the harbours at Aberdeen, Kirkwall, Lerwick, Scrabster and Stromness. The services are currently delivered using five vessels (three RoPax passenger vessels and two RoRo freighters). The estimated contract value is between GBP 791 million and GBP 896 million based on a maximum ten year contract period (to 2038); further information is provided in the pre-tender information document attached to the contract notice and on the Transport Scotland website.

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