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

SHETLAND ISLANDS COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

30 Mar 2026 at 08:23

Tender

11 Mar 2025 at 13:14

Summary of the contracting process

The Shetland Islands Council has initiated a procurement process under the title "Janet Courtney Hostel Refurbishment, Lerwick, Shetland - Architectural Services and Principal Designer." Targeting the architectural services sector, this contracting process involves the complete refurbishment of a hostel in Lerwick, Shetland Islands. The project necessitates forming part of a design team, acquiring consents, contractor appointment assistance, and onsite supervision as Lead Designer in compliance with Construction Regulations 2015 (CDM). This contract is governed by Scots Law and uses a Restricted Procedure under the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. The tender stage initiated on 11th March 2025 with a closing date for submissions on 11th April 2025, and a subsequent invitation to the second stage set for 22nd April 2025.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses proficient in architectural and related services, particularly those experienced in supervising refurbishment projects. Companies capable of meeting specified financial and insurance criteria—such as a minimum turnover, requisite liability insurance, and sound financial standing—are especially suited to respond. With the Shetland Islands Council as the contracting authority, businesses involved in delivering architectural design services stand to benefit from the strategic location in Lerwick, potentially strengthening regional ties and expanding clientele within this sector. The tender stipulates electronic submission methods, fostering streamlined participation and enabling firms to leverage technological efficiencies in proposal delivery.

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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/028866-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

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
30 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
11 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20263 weeks 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
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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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