Construction Contract Leads

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1) Name and addresses

The Highland Council

Glenurquhart Road

Inverness

IV3 5NX

Email

cpssprocurement [at] aberdeencity.gov.uk

Telephone

+44 1467530600

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

UKM6 - Highlands and Islands

Internet address(es)

Main address

www.highland.gov.uk

Buyer's address

https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00045

I.2) Information about 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 above-mentioned address

Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via

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 - Ships and boats

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 - Ships and boats
• 34510000 - Ships
• 34512100 - Ferry boats
• 34512000 - Ships and similar vessels for the transport of persons or goods

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes

• UKM6 - Highlands and Islands

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

Quality criterion - Name: 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.2.10) 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 the 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 November 2026

Local time

12:00pm

IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted

English

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 November 2026

Local time

12:00pm

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

Telephone

+44 1463230782

Country

United Kingdom

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