Provision of Westray to Papa Westray Pasenger Ferry Service

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Orkney Islands Council is seeking to conduct a market test for the operation of a passenger ferry service between Pierowall (Westray) and Mocklett Pier (Papa Westray). Capacity should not be less than 40 passengers. Lot 1: Orkney Islands Council is seeking to conduct a market test for the operation of a passenger ferry service between Pierowall (Westray) and Mocklett Pier (Papa Westray). Capacity should not be less than 40 passengers. Service will likely commence on 1 July 2021.The service may be operated using own vessel or a vessel provided by Orkney Islands Council (Orkney Ferries) under a Voyage Charter arrangement. The timetable for the service will be set by Orkney Islands Council and currently consists of 6 runs on a Mon, Tue & Wed, 5 on a Thur, 4 on a Friday & Saturday and 3 on a Sunday. Additional information: Interested parties are requested to provide a short brief of the operational concept for provision of the service in addition to the completion of the Market Testing Questionnaire as attached to this notice.