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Invitation to Tender for the Cruise Ship Welcome and Information Service

Orkney Islands Council (Harbour Authority)

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Orkney Islands Council (Harbour Authority)

Buyer Address: Council Offices, School Place, Kirkwall, UKM65, KW15 1NY, United Kingdom

Contact Name: Rosemary Colsell

Contact Email: Rosemary.colsell@orkney.gov.uk

Contact Telephone: +44 1856873535

Status
complete
Procedure
open
Value
1107300.0 GBP
Published
13 Mar 2026, 14:11
Deadline
n/a
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
63513000 - Tourist information services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
Ship2shoreorkney
Official Source
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Description

Orkney Islands Council invites tenders from suitably qualified and experienced Contractors for the provision of the Cruise Ship Welcome and Information Services to arriving cruise ship passengers and crew.

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Opportunity Context

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Lot Description: Orkney Islands Council invites tenders from suitably qualified and experienced Contractors for the provision of the Cruise Ship Welcome and Information Services to arriving cruise ship passengers and crew. The service is for an initial term of 36 months with options to extend for a further 2 x 12 months.

Lot 1 Status: cancelled

Lot 1 Has Options: No

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Service Delivery

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Specific Expertise

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