Vinderen af udbuddet skulle levere en omfattende ro-ro godstransport, herunder transport af dyr og farligt gods, og der blev stillet krav om en ekstra ugentlig afgang med godstransport på forbindelsen Kirkwall-Aberdeen.
The winning bidder would have to provide a comprehensive ro-ro freight service, encompassing livestock and dangerous goods and an additional freight sailing required during the week on the Kirkwall to Aberdeen service.