Tender

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

SHETLAND ISLANDS COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Tender

31 Mar 2026 at 12:34

Summary of the contracting process

The Shetland Islands Council is inviting tenders for architectural services related to the refurbishment of the Janet Courtney Hostel located in Lerwick, Shetland Islands. This project falls under the industry category of architectural and related services and aims to appoint a design team to handle various responsibilities, including design specifications, obtaining consents, contractor appointments, and supervising the works onsite. The procurement process is currently at the 'Tender' stage and will remain active until the closing date on 5th May 2026. This opportunity follows an open procedure as governed by the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015, promising a contract period of 1080 days. Interested suppliers must respond electronically via the provided platform, ensuring compliance with all specified submission criteria.

This tender offers substantial growth potential for businesses specialising in architectural design services, particularly those with experience in refurbishment projects. Companies that can provide robust financial backing and demonstrate proficiency in project management under Scottish regulations may find this opportunity favourable. The procurement prioritises quality and price equally, thereby giving well-qualified firms, particularly those with prior relevant experience, the chance to compete vigorously. Companies possessing sufficient liability and indemnity insurance and meeting financial turnover requirements will be well-positioned to submit compelling bids, underscoring their capability to handle the estimated contract value. This opportunity allows businesses to enhance their portfolio with a significant regional project that aligns with Scots Law and offers substantial value over an extensive period.

Find more tenders on our Open Data Platform.
How relevant is this notice?

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. Services 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 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-067924
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029663-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

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

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
31 Mar 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
5 May 20261 months to go
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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-067924-2026-03-31T13:34:48+01:00",
    "date": "2026-03-31T13:34:48+01:00",
    "ocid": "ocds-h6vhtk-067924",
    "description": "Please note that it is an essential requirement of the procurement process that Tenderers fully complete and submit a satisfactory Single Procurement Document (SPD) (Scotland) and satisfy all requirements specified or referred to in the Contract Notice. The Council reserves the right to accept any tender in whole or in part and is not bound to accept any tender or the lowest tender submitted. The Contract shall be subject to Scots Law and the jurisdiction of the Scottish Courts. GBP means Great British Pounds. NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=823302. The buyer has indicated that it will accept electronic responses to this notice via the Postbox facility. A user guide is available at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx. Suppliers are advised to allow adequate time for uploading documents and to dispatch the electronic response well in advance of the closing time to avoid any last minute problems. (SC Ref:823302) Download the ESPD document here: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=823302",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "tender": {
        "id": "H/02/26",
        "legalBasis": {
            "id": "32014L0024",
            "scheme": "CELEX"
        },
        "title": "Janet Courtney Hostel Refurbishment, Lerwick, Shetland - Architectural Services and Principal Designer",
        "status": "active",
        "classification": {
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "id": "71200000",
            "description": "Architectural and related services"
        },
        "mainProcurementCategory": "services",
        "description": "Provision of architectural services to form part of design team for the refurbishment of the Janet Courtney Hostel. Services 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).",
        "lots": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "description": "The type of contract to be awarded is a Services contract. The procedure is a regulated procurement governed by the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. The procedure being followed is an Open Procedure.",
                "awardCriteria": {
                    "criteria": [
                        {
                            "name": "Quality",
                            "type": "quality",
                            "description": "40"
                        },
                        {
                            "type": "price",
                            "description": "60"
                        }
                    ]
                },
                "contractPeriod": {
                    "durationInDays": 1080
                },
                "hasRenewal": false,
                "submissionTerms": {
                    "variantPolicy": "notAllowed"
                },
                "hasOptions": false,
                "status": "active"
            }
        ],
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "additionalClassifications": [
                    {
                        "scheme": "CPV",
                        "id": "71220000",
                        "description": "Architectural design services"
                    }
                ],
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "region": "UKM66"
                    }
                ],
                "deliveryLocation": {
                    "description": "Lerwick, Shetland Islands and as required by the Contracting Authority."
                },
                "relatedLot": "1"
            }
        ],
        "submissionMethod": [
            "electronicSubmission"
        ],
        "submissionMethodDetails": "http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk",
        "selectionCriteria": {
            "criteria": [
                {
                    "type": "economic",
                    "description": "Full financial statements (not filing accounts) for the last 3 financial years available; if no accounts are available (e.g. new company) then a bank reference is required. Where accounts are not in English, the Tenderer must provide certified extracts in the English language; A current bank reference which supports that the company could currently support an annual contract value of at least 83,000 GBP per annum. This is 60% of the estimated annual contract price, which is based on the risk profile of the contract; or A credit rating check report to support a minimum annual value of 83,000 GBP; or An average minimum general turnover of 55,000 GBP for the last 3 financial years available and an average minimum specific turnover of 55,000 GBP for the last 3 financial years available; or A minimum general turnover of 55,000 GBP and minimum specific turnover of 55,000 GBP for the last financial year available; or A minimum general turnover of 55,000 GBP and minimum specific turnover of 55,000 GBP for the current financial year by supporting verifiable evidence such as an extract from the company's finance and accounting software; Evidence of current Employers and Public Liability Insurances to a minimum of 10,000,000 GBP and 5,000,000 GBP respectively; Professional Indemnity Insurance to a minimum of 1,000,000 GBP.",
                    "appliesTo": [
                        "supplier"
                    ]
                },
                {
                    "type": "technical",
                    "description": "4C.1.2 of the Single Procurement Document (SPD) (Scotland) economic operators will be required to provide at least one example of same or similar services in the last three years.",
                    "appliesTo": [
                        "supplier"
                    ]
                }
            ]
        },
        "otherRequirements": {
            "requiresStaffNamesAndQualifications": true
        },
        "procurementMethod": "open",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Open procedure",
        "coveredBy": [
            "GPA"
        ],
        "tenderPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2026-05-05T12:00:00+01:00"
        },
        "submissionTerms": {
            "languages": [
                "en"
            ]
        },
        "awardPeriod": {
            "startDate": "2026-05-05T12:30:00+01:00"
        },
        "bidOpening": {
            "date": "2026-05-05T12:30:00+01:00"
        },
        "hasRecurrence": false,
        "contractTerms": {
            "electronicInvoicingPolicy": "allowed",
            "hasElectronicPayment": true
        }
    },
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-FTS-71681",
            "name": "Shetland Islands Council",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Shetland Islands Council"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "8 North Ness Business Park",
                "locality": "Lerwick, Shetland",
                "region": "UKM66",
                "postalCode": "ZE1 0LZ",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "name": "Graeme MacDonald",
                "telephone": "+44 1595744595",
                "email": "contract.admin@shetland.gov.uk",
                "url": "http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ],
            "details": {
                "url": "http://www.shetland.gov.uk",
                "buyerProfile": "https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00402",
                "classifications": [
                    {
                        "id": "REGIONAL_AUTHORITY",
                        "scheme": "TED_CA_TYPE",
                        "description": "Regional or local authority"
                    },
                    {
                        "id": "01",
                        "scheme": "COFOG",
                        "description": "General public services"
                    }
                ]
            }
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-FTS-71682",
            "name": "Lerwick Sheriff Court",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Lerwick Sheriff Court"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "King Erik Street",
                "locality": "Lerwick, Shetland",
                "postalCode": "ZE1 0HD",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "email": "lerwick@scotcourts.gov.uk"
            },
            "roles": [
                "reviewBody"
            ]
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-FTS-71681",
        "name": "Shetland Islands Council"
    },
    "links": [
        {
            "rel": "canonical",
            "href": "https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000823302"
        }
    ],
    "language": "en"
}