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B9082 Gutcher to Cullivoe Road Improvement Scheme, Yell, Shetland

SHETLAND ISLANDS COUNCIL

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Award

21 Feb 2025 at 15:15

TenderUpdate

06 Dec 2024 at 16:06

Tender

22 Nov 2024 at 14:07

Summary of the contracting process

Shetland Islands Council is seeking tenders for the B9082 Gutcher to Cullivoe Road Improvement Scheme in Yell, Shetland. This project involves the construction of a new 6.3-metre wide, 4.5km long carriageway from Gutcher to Cullivoe, along with associated drainage infrastructure and significant peat restoration work. The procurement process follows an Open Procedure and is governed by the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Key dates include an updated tender submission deadline of 17th January 2025 at 12:00, with tender opening set for 17th January 2025 at 12:30. The construction is planned to be completed in a single phase.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in road construction works, earthworks, and infrastructure development. Companies with experience in handling projects that include peat restoration will be particularly well-suited. The contract's value is estimated at £9.9 million, and the successful bidder must demonstrate financial stability, including an annual turnover of at least £4.95 million over the last three financial years. By participating in this procurement process, businesses can expand their portfolio and gain valuable experience in managing large-scale infrastructure projects within the Shetland Islands.

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Notice Title

B9082 Gutcher to Cullivoe Road Improvement Scheme, Yell, Shetland

Notice Description

Shetland Islands Council propose to construct the new B9082 Gutcher to Cullivoe, 2-lane single carriageway in Yell, Shetland. The requirement involves the construction of a new 6.3 metre wide 4.5km long carriageway from Gutcher to Cullivoe on a new alignment in accordance with the Design Manual for Roads and Bridges (DMRB) and associated drainage infrastructure between the B9082 junction with the A968 Ulsta to Gutcher Road and its junction with the Cullivoe Pier road. There will be a significant area of peat restoration associated within the earthworks section of the works. The construction of new roads, infrastructure and landscaping will be undertaken in a single phase.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The type of contract to be awarded is a Works contract. The procurement is a regulated procurement governed by the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. The procedure being followed is an Open Procedure.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04be0a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006892-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45233120 - Road construction works

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£9,900,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Unsuccessful
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SHETLAND ISLANDS COUNCIL
Contact Name
Graeme MacDonald
Contact Email
contract.admin@shetland.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1595744595

Buyer Location

Locality
LERWICK, SHETLAND
Postcode
ZE1 0LZ
Post Town
Lerwick
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM66 Shetland Islands

Local Authority
Shetland Islands
Electoral Ward
Lerwick North and Bressay
Westminster Constituency
Orkney and Shetland

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