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PROCUREMENT OPPORTUNITY

Corran Ferry New Electric Vessel (CFNEV)

The Highland Council · tender

Tender information last checkedLast checked 2 Oct 2026, 10:31.

Opportunity overview

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.

Classification

  • CPV34500000 — Ships and boats
  • CPV34510000 — Ships
  • CPV34512000 — Ships and similar vessels for the transport of persons or goods
  • CPV34512100 — Ferry boats

Lots

  • 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.Value not stated

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
HC/FFMA/CFNEV/2027
Status
active
Main Procurement Category
goods
Procurement Method
open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Has Recurrence
No

Legal basis

Id
32014L0024
Scheme
CELEX

Classification

Scheme
CPV
Id
34500000
Description
Ships and boats

Participation Fees

Entry 1
Id
1

Type

document

Submission Method

electronicSubmission

Contract terms

Performance Terms
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.
Electronic Invoicing Policy
allowed
Has Electronic Payment
Yes

Other Requirements

Requires Staff Names And Qualifications
Yes

Covered By

GPA

Tender Period

Ends
10 Nov 2026, 12:00

Submission terms

Languages

en

Bid Validity Period

Duration In Days
150

Expected award period

Starts
10 Nov 2026, 12:00

Bid Opening

Date
10 Nov 2026, 12:00

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Description
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.
Has Renewal
No
Has Options
No
Status
active

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Quality
Type
quality
Description
65
Criterion 2
Type
price
Description
35

Contract period

Duration In Days
750

Submission terms

Variant Policy
allowed

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
34500000
Description
Ships and boats
Entry 2
Scheme
CPV
Id
34510000
Description
Ships
Entry 3
Scheme
CPV
Id
34512100
Description
Ferry boats
Entry 4
Scheme
CPV
Id
34512000
Description
Ships and similar vessels for the transport of persons or goods

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKM6

Delivery Location

Description
Build location is at the Contractor's discretion. Performance is on the Corran-Ardgour route.

Published documents

Entry 1
Document Type
economicSelectionCriteria
Id
economic
Entry 2
Document Type
technicalSelectionCriteria
Id
technical

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Name
The Highland Council
Id
GB-FTS-125201

Identifier

Legal Name
The Highland Council

Address

Street Address
Glenurquhart Road
Locality
Inverness
Region
UKM6
Postal Code
IV3 5NX
Country Name
United Kingdom

Contact

Telephone
+44 1467530600

Roles

buyer
centralPurchasingBody

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
TED_CA_TYPE
Id
REGIONAL_AUTHORITY
Description
Regional or local authority
Entry 2
Scheme
COFOG
Id
01
Description
General public services
Organisation 2
Name
Inverness Sheriff Court
Id
GB-FTS-187256

Identifier

Legal Name
Inverness Sheriff Court

Address

Street Address
Longman Road
Locality
Inverness
Country Name
United Kingdom

Contact

Telephone
+44 1463230782

Roles

reviewBody

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Inverness · UKM6 · IV3 5NX · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKM6

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

1 VERSION
  1. 093099-2026tender ·