How to win: Corran Ferry New Electric Vessel (CFNEV)

A goods contract from The Highland Council. Below: what it involves and how to write a winning bid for it.

Buyer

The Highland Council

Closing date

10 November 2026

About this contract

The Highland Council is seeking to appoint a sole supplier in respect of Shipyard Detailed Design and Build Contract for the procurement of a small, electric roll-on/roll-off passenger and car (ro-pax) ferry for the Corran Ferry service.

How to win contracts like this

✓Answer against the marking scheme, not the question text — The Highland Council scores each response, so map your evidence to the published criteria and weightings.
✓Lead with evidenced capability and social value — for goods work these usually outweigh price.
✓Show recent, comparable delivery: name similar goods contracts you've delivered for public bodies, with measurable outcomes.
✓Start early: it closes 10 November 2026 and a strong bid takes iteration.

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