Award

A970 Gulberwick, Shetland - Heathery Park Link Path

SHETLAND ISLANDS COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

17 Feb 2026 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Tender

16 Sep 2025 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Shetland Islands Council is overseeing the completion of a significant works contract titled "A970 Gulberwick, Shetland - Heathery Park Link Path," located in the Shetland Islands, specifically Gulberwick. This project falls under the general public service industry category and involves constructing a footpath and a bus bay. The procurement process, initially tendered using an open procedure, reached the award stage in early 2026, with the contract signed on 20th January 2026. The value of the contract stands at £168,164.07 GBP, indicating a substantial investment in local infrastructure.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in construction and infrastructure development, particularly small to medium-sized enterprises, given the successful award to Shetland Plant Hire Ltd, an SME. Companies with expertise in similar works and meeting the financial and insurance criteria, as stipulated, could benefit greatly from engaging with such contracts. The open procedure used ensures transparency and equal competition, allowing businesses that can deliver comprehensive economic and technical offerings to tap into regional public procurement opportunities in the Shetland Islands. The efficient execution of the project will likely enhance local connectivity and facilitate community development, providing further growth prospects for the participating entities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

A970 Gulberwick, Shetland - Heathery Park Link Path

Notice Description

The works involve the construction of a remote 2.0m wide footpath from the south end of the new combined active travel path on the east side of the A970 above Gulberwick down to North Heathery Park and the construction of a bus bay opposite the Upper Hillside Junction.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The type of contract awarded is a Works contract.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000805315
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB549740
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45233161 - Footpath construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£168,164 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Feb 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
23 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jan 20261 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
SHETLAND ISLANDS COUNCIL
Contact Name
Graeme MacDonald, Mr Graeme MacDonald
Contact Email
contract.admin@shetland.gov.uk, graeme.macdonald@shetland.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1595744595

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SHETLAND PLANT HIRE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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