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09 Jul 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Shetland Islands Council is undertaking an open procurement procedure for the "Gremista Landfill, Lerwick, Shetland - Phase 3 Construction" project. This tender involves significant construction and environmental engineering work, including cut and fill earthworks, surface water drainage systems, geomembrane installation, and capping of the existing landfill area. The project is located in Gremista, Lerwick, Shetland Islands, within the UKM66 region. The tender process is currently active, with submissions closing on 19th August 2026, followed by the award phase starting on the same day at 12:30 PM. The construction falls under the "General public services" industry category, and will be managed under Scots Law with possibilities for community benefits as part of the procurement process.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for firms in the construction and environmental engineering industries, particularly those with expertise in landfill management, earthworks, and infrastructure projects in remote locations. Ideal candidates should have a successful track record in managing large-scale civil engineering projects and possess the capabilities for electronic submissions. Businesses meeting the economic criteria, such as having relevant financial turnover and insurances, would be well-positioned to compete. This project not only offers financial growth opportunities but also contributes to sustainable development through careful waste management and environmental protection measures.

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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-r6ebe6-0000807544
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL559848
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F2 - Contract 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 20261 weeks 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

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL559848
    Gremista Landfill, Lerwick, Shetland - Phase 3 Construction - 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.

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