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Demolition of Former Papdale Halls of Residence, Kirkwall

Orkney Islands Council

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05 May 2026 at 14:12

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Summary of the contracting process

Orkney Islands Council has initiated a selective procurement process for the demolition of the former Papdale Halls of Residence in Kirkwall, with the tender currently active as of 5th May 2026. This project involves comprehensive demolition work to revert the site to a brownfield ready for future development, with special attention to the removal of asbestos materials. The site is located at Berstane Road, Kirkwall, Orkney, UK (postcode KW15 1NA), falling under the industry category of demolition and site preparation works. The procurement follows a restricted procedure under the Public Contracts Scotland regulations, with the tender period concluding on 5th June 2026. Invitations for the second stage will be sent to selected candidates on 15th June 2026.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for suitably qualified contractors, particularly those with expertise in demolition work and licensed asbestos removal. The project involves an extensive scope, including five residential blocks and ancillary structures, positioning it as a lucrative endeavour with a total estimated contract value of £3,000,000. Businesses with experience in large-scale demolition projects and those capable of managing waste recycling are well-suited to compete. Additionally, businesses that can engage with the community benefits initiatives will find this an opportunity to enhance their regional impact. The procurement's selective nature and the requirement for suitably certified and experienced contractors underline the project's potential for businesses equipped to meet these stringent criteria.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Demolition of Former Papdale Halls of Residence, Kirkwall

Notice Description

The project will comprise the complete removal of the buildings, foundations, roads, footpaths, services and infrastructure back to a brownfield site, ready for future development. The project will also comprise the licensed removal of asbestos containing materials from the building prior to demolition and recycling of all waste materials where possible. The residential complex includes 5 no. three-storey residential blocks, connecting single-storey concourse, boiler stack and oil storage tanks. The buildings are CLASP Mk 4 construction comprising concrete panel curtain walling fixed to a steel frame. The floors and original flat roof are timber construction and windows and doors aluminium. A steel frame pitched roof was later installed on the residential blocks with metal profiled sheets. The buildings have a gross internal floor area of 5155m2 and a total site area of 14,149m2.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Demolition of former Papdale Halls of Residence, Kirkwall. This building was constructed in 1969 and served as accommodation for island based pupils attending Kirkwall Grammar School. The building closed in 2013 with a nursery business continuing on the ground floor of E block until June 2026. The project will comprise the complete removal of the buildings, foundations, roads, footpaths, services and infrastructure back to a brownfield site, ready for future development. The project will also comprise the licensed removal of asbestos containing materials from the building prior to demolition and recycling of all waste materials where possible. The building complex includes 5 no. three-storey residential blocks, connecting single-storey concourse, boiler stack and oil storage tanks. The buildings are CLASP Mk 4 construction comprising concrete panel curtain walling fixed to a steel frame. The floors and original flat roof are timber construction and windows and doors aluminium. A steel frame pitched roof was later installed on the residential blocks with metal profiled sheets. The buildings have a gross internal floor area of 5155m2 and a total site area of 14,149m2.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069176
Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041052-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45110000 - Building demolition and wrecking work and earthmoving work

45111000 - Demolition, site preparation and clearance work

45111100 - Demolition work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 May 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jun 2026Expired
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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Orkney Islands Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
KIRKWALL
Postcode
KW15 1NY
Postcode Area
Kirkwall
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
TLM65 Orkney Islands
Local Authority
Orkney Islands
Electoral Ward
Kirkwall East
Westminster Constituency
Orkney and Shetland

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