Tender

Janet Courtney Hostel Refurbishment, Lerwick, Shetland - Structural Engineering Services

SHETLAND ISLANDS COUNCIL

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Tender

20 Apr 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Shetland Islands Council is seeking structural engineering services for the refurbishment of the Janet Courtney Hostel in Lerwick, Shetland. This tender is part of the design team and requires structural design, specification, production of drawings, documents, and post-contract duties. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, utilising an open procedure with electronic submission methods via the Public Contracts Scotland website. Interested parties must submit their bids by 21 May 2026, with the award period commencing shortly thereafter. The tender falls under the General public services category, and the location for delivery is Lerwick, Shetland Islands.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in structural engineering services, particularly those with experience in similar refurbishment projects. Suitable candidates will include companies capable of meeting the financial requirements, such as holding the necessary liability insurance and providing financial statements or bank references. Further, firms with technical proficiency in delivering comparable services within the last three years can seize this opportunity. The contract's nature demands high-quality structural engineering expertise, with a duration spanning up to three years, offering extensive work in the Shetland region. This project allows for potential business growth by establishing a presence in the local market and contributing to the public service infrastructure.

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Notice Title

Janet Courtney Hostel Refurbishment, Lerwick, Shetland - Structural Engineering Services

Notice Description

Provision of structural engineering services to form part of design team for the refurbishment of the Janet Courtney Hostel. Services comprise structural design. Specification, production of drawings and documents together with post contract duties.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The type of contract to be awarded is a Services contract. The procedure being followed is an Open Procedure.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000792401
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR554207
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract 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

71312000 - Structural engineering consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Apr 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
21 May 20264 weeks 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

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR554207
    Janet Courtney Hostel Refurbishment, Lerwick, Shetland - Structural Engineering Services - Provision of structural engineering services to form part of design team for the refurbishment of the Janet Courtney Hostel. Services comprise structural design. Specification, production of drawings and documents together with post contract duties.

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