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<p><i>From OIC on Facebook:</i></p>
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tendering process for securing a shipyard for the design and
build of new ferries for Phase 1 of our Ferry Replacement
Programme is underway.</span><br class="html-br"
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<span
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first stage of the tendering process sees us go out to establish
expressions of interest from the industry for taking on the
work.</span><br class="html-br"
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full tender of the work is dependent on the outcome of this
first stage plus confirmation of funding from the Scottish
Government.</span><br class="html-br"
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