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09 Jul 2026 at 14:08

Summary of the contracting process

The Shetland Islands Council is conducting an open tender process for the "Gremista Landfill, Lerwick, Shetland - Phase 3 Construction" project. This procurement, classified under the CPV category for "Site preparation work" (45100000), focuses on extension works involving cut and fill earthworks, constructing new haul roads, and setting up drainage systems at the Gremista Landfill in Lerwick, Shetland Islands. The tender is in the active stage, with all tenders to be submitted electronically via the Public Contracts Scotland website by 12:00 PM on 19th August 2026. The contract will be governed under Scots Law and has a duration of 720 days with no renewal options.

This procurement opportunity presents significant growth avenues for businesses specialising in civil engineering and construction, particularly those experienced in working in geographically isolated locations. Suitable candidates will have a proven track record in handling similar projects, ideally those exceeding £5,000,000 in value and facilitated through complex logistical arrangements, such as transporting equipment via ferry or air. The procurement process encourages the involvement of diverse suppliers, especially those with robust technical expertise and financial stability, evidenced by their past project achievements and financial statements. This tender prioritises quality and price, urging businesses to keenly demonstrate their competencies to secure this prestigious contract.

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Notice Title

Gremista Landfill, Lerwick, Shetland - Phase 3 Construction

Notice Description

The Gremista Landfill, Lerwick Phase 3 extension will primarily involve cut and fill earthworks, new haul roads, installing new surface water drainage ditches, pipework, manholes, and headwalls; placing a 500mm bentonite-enriched soil layer over the new landfill formation surface; followed by a 2mm HDPE welded geomembrane basal liner, protection geotextile, leachate collection pipework, and 500mm thick, clean aggregate drainage / protection layer. Capping works to the existing Phase 2 landfill area are also included and will comprise 1mm thick LLDPE welded geomembrane and restoration soils.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The type of contract to be awarded is a Works 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-06c7ba
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064802-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

45100000 - Site preparation work

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jul 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
19 Aug 20262 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
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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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