Tender

Janet Courtney Hostel Refurbishment, Lerwick, Shetland - Architectural Services and Principal Designer

SHETLAND ISLANDS COUNCIL

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Tender

11 Mar 2025 at 13:14

Summary of the contracting process

Shetland Islands Council is inviting tenders for the provision of architectural services for the refurbishment of the Janet Courtney Hostel located in Lerwick, Shetland Islands. This tender falls under the services category specifically for architectural and related services. The procurement is currently in the Tender stage and follows a Restricted Procedure governed by the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. The deadline for submissions is 11th April 2025 at 12:00 PM BST, with the second stage invitations set to be issued on 22nd April 2025. Tenderers must complete and submit a satisfactory Single Procurement Document (SPD) (Scotland) and meet all stipulated requirements.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in architectural design services and those experienced in construction management under the CDM Regulations 2015. The successful bidder will play a critical role in the design team, overseeing the full design, specification, consents, contractor appointments, and onsite supervision. Eligible businesses must demonstrate financial stability with a minimum turnover of £54,000 annually over the last three financial years and possess adequate liability insurance. Firms with expertise in refurbishment projects and a track record in collaborating with public authorities are particularly well-positioned to compete for this contract, potentially expanding their portfolio and establishing a valuable relationship with Shetland Islands Council.

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Notice Title

Janet Courtney Hostel Refurbishment, Lerwick, Shetland - Architectural Services and Principal Designer

Notice Description

Provision of architectural services to form part of design team for the refurbishment of the Janet Courtney Hostel. Works comprise full design and specification of drawings and documents, acquisition of consents, assist in appointment of Contractor and full CA duties to supervise and manage works onsite. The appointment will also include the role of Lead Designer under the Construction Regulations 2015 (CDM).

Lot Information

Lot 1

The type of contract to be awarded is a Services contract. The procedure is a governed by the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. The procedure being followed is a Restricted Procedure.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04eb7f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008722-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71200000 - Architectural and related services

71220000 - Architectural design services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SHETLAND ISLANDS COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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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