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Northern Isles Ferry Services 4 (NIFS4)
Transport Scotland · National agency
In brief
Transport Scotland was looking for suppliers for this contract. Bidding has closed and no award has been published yet.
The notice does not state a value.
The contract runs for 10 years, starting 30 June 2028.
Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.
What the notice says
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
Timeline
- Prior information notice · notice 019289-2026
- Contract notice · notice 053220-2026
About the buyer
Transport ScotlandLast 12 months
Procurements
12Awards
6Suppliers it has used most
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From notice 019289-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 4 March 2026, last updated 5 June 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.