Award

Engineering Inspection Services

SHETLAND ISLANDS COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

25 Jul 2025 at 15:43

Tender

03 Apr 2025 at 10:03

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by the Shetland Islands Council involves a tender for Engineering Inspection Services, classified under technical inspection and testing services (CPV code 71630000). This opportunity focuses on the periodic examination of equipment as per regulatory standards such as PSSR (2000), LOLER (1998), and PUWER (1998). The services are required in the Shetland Islands and administered under Scots Law. Initially tendered in April 2025, the procurement process follows an open procedure governed by the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Key dates include the submission deadline on 5th May 2025, with the award period commencing shortly after, highlighting the time-sensitive nature of this engagement.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in technical inspection services, notably those with a proven track record under PSSR, LOLER, and PUWER regulations. Given the emphasis on quality, which constitutes 40% of the award criteria, alongside a substantial focus on competitive pricing (60%), businesses proficient in delivering high-quality services at competitive prices will be well-suited to compete. The Shetland Islands Council’s emphasis on regional service delivery suggests that companies operating within or capable of servicing remote regions efficiently stand to benefit most from this procurement opportunity.

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Notice Title

Engineering Inspection Services

Notice Description

The services will comprise of the provision of the following: 1. Periodic examination of equipment listed in the "Equipment List - Pressure" under PSSR (2000), "Equipment List - LOLER&PUWER" under LOLER (1998) and PUWER (1998) and associated reporting; 2. The updating of Written Schemes of Examination where required for the equipment listed in the "Equipment List - Pressure" and "Equipment List - LOLER&PUWER"; 3. All associated services to declare equipment fit for service, including non-destructive testing and safety valve testing. This does not include any repair work which may arise from the Thorough Examination.

Lot Information

Lot 1

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

Renewal: Options for renewal are detailed in the Invitation to Tender.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04fc81
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043275-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71630000 - Technical inspection and testing services

71631000 - Technical inspection services

71631100 - Machinery-inspection services

71632000 - Technical testing services

71632100 - Valve-testing services

71632200 - Non-destructive testing services

71730000 - Industrial inspection services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
60 months

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
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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