Award

Stronsay Channel Dredging

ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL (HARBOUR AUTHORITY)

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Award

26 Mar 2026 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Tender

23 May 2025 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Orkney Islands Council (Harbour Authority) is overseeing a procurement process for the "Stronsay Channel Dredging," targeting the general public services industry category. The project, located in the UKM65 region of Stronsay, involves maintenance dredging of Whitehall Pier's approaches and requires a qualified marine contractor. The procurement method is open, encouraging broad participation and electronic submissions. Key dates for this tender include the submission deadline on 13th June 2025 at midday and the award period commencing immediately thereafter. The procurement is currently in the award stage following completion of the tender period, with the contract valued at £121,770.00 GBP and signed with Leask Marine Ltd on 9th July 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the marine contracting sector, particularly those with expertise in dredging and hydrographic surveying. The project's scope involves plough dredging, including pre- and post-completion surveys, hence businesses with relevant experience and the capability to satisfy marine license terms will find this project appealing. Large-scale marine companies, especially with a focus on environmental compliance and efficient operations, are well-suited to compete in processes like this, further supported by the electronic submission method facilitating wider accessibility for potential suppliers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Stronsay Channel Dredging

Notice Description

Orkney Islands Council seeks expressions of interest from suitably qualified and experienced marine contractors to carryout maintenance dredging of approaches to Whitehall Pier, Stronsay. The works to be carried out will include, plough dredging along with pre and post completion hydrographic surveys of the shipping channel.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The works are to deliver maintenance dredging works(plough dredging) and associated survey works to the Stronsay Harbour approach channel. The Contractor provides information including method statements and plant and equipment specifications necessary to satisfy terms of Marine License that the Client has submitted for the works.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000799670
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552560
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

45252124 - Dredging and pumping works

71351923 - Bathymetric surveys services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£121,770 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jul 20259 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL (HARBOUR AUTHORITY)
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
Post Town
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LEASK MARINE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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