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Northern Isles Ferry Services 4 (NIFS4)

Published
Published 5 June 2026
Deadline
Deadline: 10 August 2026 (17 days left)
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Overview

Transport Scotland is seeking service providers for Northern Isles Ferry Services, operating passenger and freight ferry routes connecting Aberdeen, Kirkwall, Lerwick, Scrabster, and Stromness. The contract involves operating five vessels (three RoPax passenger vessels and two RoRo freighters) for a maximum ten-year period to 2038, with an estimated value of GBP 791 million to GBP 896 million.

Key details

Country
Unknown
Status
Open for bids
Category
Services
Procedure
Selective
Published
5 June 2026
Deadline
10 August 2026
Classification (CPV)
Ferry transport services

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