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.
Orkney Islands Council has a requirement for consultancy with naval architect services for a Design Specification for the Outer North Isles RoPax Vessels.
All specifications here.
News media ‘The Orcadian’ writes: “Two new state-of-the-art freight vessels linking Orkney and Shetland with the Scottish mainland could cost up to £70million each, and be in service in around four years time.”
“The first designs of the purpose-built ferries have been published by maritime architects Leadship, on behalf of Scottish Government-owned shipowner Caledonian Maritime Assets Limited (CMAL).”
