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Engineering Inspection Services

Shetland Islands Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

25 Jul 2025 at 01:00

OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

03 Apr 2025 at 01:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Shetland Islands Council is seeking submissions for the provision of "Engineering Inspection Services," focusing on periodic equipment examinations under relevant statutory regulations such as PSSR (2000), LOLER (1998), and PUWER (1998). This tender falls within the General Public Services sector and covers locations across the Shetland Islands (region: UKM66). The procurement process follows an open procedure, with electronic submissions accepted through the Public Contracts Scotland platform. The tender period concludes on 5th May 2025, with the bidding process marked as active. This is an opportunity for service providers in the engineering inspection field to engage with a regional authority in the UK, adhering to Scots Law.

This procurement offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in engineering inspections, non-destructive testing, and safety assessments. The contract is designed with a rigorous quality-to-price ratio of 40:60, highlighting an advantageous potential for those that can demonstrate exceptional service delivery and safety compliance. Companies with experience in handling regulatory inspection requirements and possessing robust insurance cover are well-suited to compete effectively. Additionally, the longer contractual duration and possible renewal options could provide a stable revenue stream over 60 months, making this a strategic opportunity for business expansion within the region.

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Notice Information

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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000765280
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL535523
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award 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 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Jul 20251 years 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

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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