Harland & Wolff Selected as Preferred Bidder for Falkland Islands’ Port Facility
Following the launch for tenders in July last year, Harland & Wolff has announced today that they have been chosen as the preferred bidder by the Falkland Islands Government (FIG) to support delivery of the islands’ port facility, known as FIPASS.
The decision was announced by FIG following a sitting of its Executive Council last week. The value of the contract is between £100 and £120million.
Harland & Wolff already has a great legacy with the Falkland Islands, as it built the six linked barges which make up the islands’ existing port facility more than 40 years ago. The FIPASS project involves the build, transportation, and installation of four floating pontoons, each measuring around 90m each in length.
Reacting to today’s news, Harland & Wolff Chief Executive Officer, John Wood, said, “We are proud to have been chosen as the preferred bidder for the FIPASS replacement, marking another significant achievement in our expanding non-defence portfolio.
“This project not only signifies a step forward for the Falkland Islands but also for Harland & Wolff as we continue to build on our legacy of excellence and innovation.”
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