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B9082 Gutcher to Cullivoe Road Improvement, Yell, Shetland

Shetland Islands Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

26 Jun 2025 at 12:45

Award Notice
Tender

11 Apr 2025 at 11:56

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process conducted by Shetland Islands Council seeks to improve the B9082 Gutcher to Cullivoe Road on Yell, Shetland. This project falls under the road construction works industry category, with the procurement stage reaching the contract award phase as of 26th June 2025. The construction involves a 4.5 km two-lane single carriageway with drainage infrastructure and peat restoration earthworks, following DMRB guidelines. The award ceremony took place on 24th June 2025, and the procurement method employed was an open procedure governed by the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015, covering a total contract value of approximately £8,915,948.52. This infrastructure endeavour occurs in the UKM66 region, Lerwick, Shetland Islands, creating opportunities for local enhancements.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in civil engineering, road construction, and infrastructure development, particularly those with experience working in remote locations. Firms capable of providing both quality and cost-efficient solutions, as evidenced by the award criteria prioritising 80% price and 20% quality, stand to be competitive. Given the non-restrictive open procedure, small and medium enterprises are encouraged to pursue this opportunity, potentially benefiting from substantial business growth by engaging in large-scale public infrastructure initiatives. Moreover, businesses should prepare financial statements and technical evidence of relevant works to meet selection criteria and enhance their viability in similar future procurement processes.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

B9082 Gutcher to Cullivoe Road Improvement, Yell, Shetland

Notice Description

Shetland Islands Council propose to construct a new B9082 Gutcher to Cullivoe, two-lane single carriageway in Yell, Shetland. The requirement involves the construction of a 6.3 metre wide 4.5km long carriageway 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 the new road, infrastructure and landscaping, to be undertaken in a single phase.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The type of contract awarded is a Works contract. The procurement is a regulated procurement governed by the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050146
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035391-2025
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45233120 - Road construction works

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£7,445,286 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£8,915,948 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jun 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jun 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

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
Postcode Area
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

C W Johnson Plant Ltd

Further Information

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