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Northern Isles Ferry Services 4 (NIFS4)

Transport Scotland

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Key dates and value

Status
Closed
Submission deadline
10 Aug 2026
Published
5 Jun 2026
Contract start
30 Jun 2028
Contract end
1 Jul 2038
Location
Glasgow, Scotland
Buyer type
Utilities

Overview

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

CPV codes

  • 60610000 Ferry transport services

About the buyer

Transport Scotland has published 11 tender notices since 27 Oct 2023, with a combined advertised value of £1.9bn.

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