The deal will see Gael Force supplying up to 1200 different product lines as diverse as computer supplies, veterinary products and outboard engines via weekly deliveries to more than 30 Marine Harvest sites in Scotland. This is in addition to the capital equipment supply of feed barges and mooring equipment. The additional business will be worth a minimum of £3 to £4 million over the next three years.

Group development director of Gael Force, David Guthrie, stated that 'a number of other large organisations both in aquaculture and other markets have expressed an interest in the online single source supply we can offer. Companies can access special prices and products and have their own personalised online “shop” within the existing Gael Force website.'

Gael Force founder and managing director Stewart Graham said: 'It’s a real boost for us to win this substantial contract from Marine Harvest. We offer a massive range of products - almost 16,000 - to customers involved in fishing, aquaculture and marine leisure, enabling us to match Marine Harvest’s requirements going forward. This is a fantastic achievement for us.'

Dave McEwan, purchasing and operations manager, Seawater at Marine Harvest said: 'We have had a long association with Gael Force in terms of supply of mooring and feeding equipment and we are pleased to extend the range of products and services. Our expectation is that there will be efficiencies generated and savings realised by awarding this contract.'

Gael Force was set up in 1984 by Stewart Graham and the company has grown from its Hebridean start-up to its recognised position today as one of the most successful companies based in the North of Scotland. The firm serves a UK and European-wide customer base in three distinct industries – marine equipment, aquaculture and marine engineering.

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