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Corran Ferry New Electric Vessel (CFNEV) 2026 Tender

The Highland Council

In context

This is a contract notice published by a government body covering construction and works. Bids are invited through a direct award. Delivery covers United Kingdom. It is classified under Electric Mobility, Shipping and Maritime and Engineering and Infrastructure against the sustainability taxonomy rather than matched on keywords.

Summary

The Highland Council is procuring design and construction of a small electric roll-on/roll-off passenger and car ferry for the Corran Ferry service, representing a direct vessel decarbonisation project. Bidders must be shipyards or marine engineering firms with capability to design and build electric ferries to detailed specifications.

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About this tender

The Highland Council is procuring a Shipyard Detailed Design and Build Contract for a small, electric roll-on/roll-off passenger and car (ro-pax) ferry vessel for the Corran Ferry service. The scope includes detailed design and full construction/build of the vessel to specifications suitable for the Corran Ferry operation. This is a sole supplier appointment for a specialized marine vessel procurement.

Key requirements

  • ✓Design and build a small electric ro-pax ferry vessel
  • ✓Detailed design phase followed by construction
  • ✓Vessel for Corran Ferry service (Scotland)
  • ✓Electric propulsion system for decarbonisation

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Electric mobility funding supports electric vehicles, charging infrastructure, battery supply chains and fleet transition for buses, vans and trucks. Public authorities buy vehicles and charge points through tenders, while grants back pilots and manufacturing. Applicants usually need site plans, grid capacity checks and an operator for the finished assets.