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In deliveryUnited KingdomServices£310,000Add to pipeline

Construction of a New Wheelhouse MV Eynhallow

Awarded to Macduff Shipyards Limited

Orkney Islands Council(buyer)

Published
Published 8 June 2026
Deadline
Closed 9 July 2026
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Overview

Orkney Islands Council has awarded a contract to Macduff Shipyards Limited for the construction of a new wheelhouse with crew galley for the M.V Eynhallow, valued at £244,850. The project aims to improve crew welfare conditions and reduce vehicle carriage limitations, addressing the poor condition of the existing wheelhouse and support structure.

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Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Category
Services
Estimated value
£310,000
Procedure
Open procedure
Published
8 June 2026
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Marine construction worksRepair, maintenance and associated services related to marine and other equipmentFerry repair servicesReconditioning services of ships or boatsUpgrading services of ships

Award outcome

Awarded value
£244,850
Award date
28 July 2026
Contract period
— → 24 May 2027
Against estimate
21% below
Bids received
2
Winner
  • Macduff Shipyards Limited

This contract ends on 24 May 2027.

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About the winner

Macduff Shipyards Limited

Based in
Macduff

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Competition and scoring

Bids received

2

Open and restricted tenders in Repair and maintenance services drew a median of 4 bids over the last 24 months; 17% received only one.

Market context

Typical award in Repair and maintenance services

£103,014

Median of 7,858 awards in the last 24 months

This award is 2.4× the median.

Orkney Islands Council in the last 12 months

27

contracts awarded, worth £20,643,326 in total

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