Contract notice
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
The Highland Council
Glenurquhart Road
Inverness
IV3 5NX
UK
Telephone: +44 1467530600
E-mail: cpssprocurement@aberdeencity.gov.uk
NUTS: UKM6
Internet address(es)
Main address: www.highland.gov.uk
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00045
I.2) Joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
I.3) Communication
Access to the procurement documents is restricted. Further information can be obtained at:
https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:
https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
I.5) Main activity
General public services
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Corran Ferry New Electric Vessel (CFNEV)
Reference number: HC/FFMA/CFNEV/2027
II.1.2) Main CPV code
34500000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
II.1.4) Short description
The Highland Council is seeking to appoint a sole supplier in respect of Shipyard Detailed Design and Build Contract for the procurement of a small, electric roll-on/roll-off passenger and car (ro-pax) ferry for the Corran Ferry service.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
34500000
34510000
34512100
34512000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM6
Main site or place of performance:
Build location is at the Contractor's discretion. Performance is on the Corran-Ardgour route.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This contract will be for the detailed design and build for one (1) passenger and vehicle vessel. The main route will be the Corran-Ardgour route.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 65
Price
/ Weighting:
35
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 25
This contract is subject to renewal: No
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
Yes
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Section III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information
III.1) Conditions for participation
III.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
III.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
III.2) Conditions related to the contract
III.2.2) Contract performance conditions
The Highland Council will appoint a Project Manager and project site team for the duration of the Project, to monitor progress and ensure the new build vessel is designed, constructed and set to work according to the agreed contract operational and technical requirements and in accordance with classification society and Maritime & Coastguard Agency (MCA) rules and regulations. The Council will have an on-site team at the shipyard to oversee the design and build of the vessel. The site team will consist of experienced supervisors covering all major areas of the build under the management of the Project Manager. There must be no restrictions regarding the staff appointed by The Highland Council to undertake the checks, in particular in relation to age or gender.
III.2.3) Information about staff responsible for the performance of the contract
Obligation to indicate the names and professional qualifications of the staff assigned to performing the contract
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date:
10/11/2026
Local time: 12:00
IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
EN
IV.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Duration in months: 5 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date:
10/11/2026
Local time: 12:00
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement:
No
VI.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
VI.3) Additional information
If tenderers wish to propose any changes to Schedule 03 - Corran Ferry NEWBUILDCON (Draft) Contract, these must be raised by 16 October 2026 and will be considered as a "Request for variation".
The Request for variation process:
Requests for Variations must be titled and clearly marked as a "Request for Variation".
Requests will then be considered by the Council and a response will be issued within 5 days of the deadline. If accepted, these variations will be circulated to all through PCS-T.
Queries and requests for variations must be submitted through Public Contracts Scotland - Tender (PCS-T).
Requests for Variations have a deadline of 16th October 2026 and Queries have a deadline of 03 November 2026.
The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this ITT exercise. The Project code is 32786. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
The Contracting Authority does not intend to include a sub-contract clause as part of community benefits (as per Section 25 of the Procurement Reform (Scotland) Act 2014) in this contract for the following reason:
Not applicable
Community benefits are included in this requirement. For more information see: https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/
A summary of the expected community benefits has been provided as follows:
Community Benefits have been identified as being proportionate and relevant to the Contract. Where agreed, if Community Benefits are not able to be delivered or are delivered below the required standard during the term of the contract, the Supplier is able to pay a relevant reimbursement value(s) to the Council. Full details are contained within the documents. Community Benefits include:
- Job Creation Related to the Project
- Apprenticeships
- Work Experience (Placements)
- School Engagement Activities / Further and Higher Education Engagement Activities
- Contributions to Communities, Community Groups, and Community Projects
- Local Economic Development Measures
- Environmental Wellbeing, Carbon Reduction and Climate Literacy
- Fair Work Practices Including ” Real” Living Wage
- Prompt Payment in The Supply Chain
(SC Ref:844244)
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Inverness Sheriff Court
Longman Road
Inverness
UK
Telephone: +44 1463230782
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
02/10/2026