Northern Isles Ferry Services 4 (NIFS4)

Transport Scotland

Publication date 5 June 2026, 10:14am
Closing 10 August 2026, 11:00am
Contract locations
UKM82 - Glasgow City
UKM - Scotland

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

Northern Isles Ferry Services 4 (NIFS4)