December 5, 2025
Orkney Island Council is inviting expressions of interest for a detailed design-and-build contract covering three new ferries, with an option for a fourth.
Orkney Ferries operates 13 vessels on lifeline routes to the North and South Isles, carrying over 320,000 passengers a year. The newbuilds will replace ageing tonnage and deliver more capacity for freight, passengers, and vehicles.
Interested parties must submit their interest by 9 January 2026.
Follow the link for the tenders page.
