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Invitation To Tender for the Restoration of the St Magnus Cathedral Organ

Orkney Islands Council

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

10 Mar 2026 at 00:00

OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
TenderUpdate

14 Nov 2025 at 00:00

OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum
Tender

13 Nov 2025 at 00:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Orkney Islands Council titled "Invitation To Tender for the Restoration of the St Magnus Cathedral Organ" falls under the services category and is located in Kirkwall, Orkney Islands (region UKM65). Originally announced in November 2025, the tender aimed at finding a suitably qualified and experienced service provider; however, the status is currently marked as "cancelled" according to the document dated March 2026. The procurement method was an open procedure, inviting electronic submissions, and valued at £500,000. Changes in submission deadlines were noted, with the latest deadline extended to 31 March 2026 for tender submissions. The buying organisation in charge of this process is the Orkney Islands Council, headquartered at Council Offices, School Place, Kirkwall, with Dominic Wilson and Rosemary Colsell as contact points during different stages.

This tender presented opportunities for businesses with expertise in the restoration of historical musical instruments, particularly those with experience in organ restoration. Companies skilled in high-quality craftsmanship and competitive pricing were positioned well, given the award criteria which weighed quality at 80% and price at 20%. Despite its current cancellation, such tenders offer considerable growth opportunities for businesses specialising in cultural and recreational services. Furthermore, businesses with a proven track record in similar projects and the ability to manage complex projects over extended periods, would have been ideal contenders for this endeavour to enhance the historical St Magnus Cathedral's legacy. Although the initial tender is cancelled, future procurement in this realm could provide promising prospects once plans are reinitiated.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Invitation To Tender for the Restoration of the St Magnus Cathedral Organ

Notice Description

Orkney Islands Council seeks a suitably qualified and experienced provider to support the restoration of the St Magnus Cathedral Organ, Kirkwall, Orkney.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Orkney Islands Council seeks a suitably qualified and experienced provider to support and lead in the restoration of the St Magnus Cathedral Organ, Kirkwall, Orkney.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000815055
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551324
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

37 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

37311300 - Musical organs

45454100 - Restoration work

50860000 - Repair and maintenance services of musical instruments

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Mar 20265 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Mar 20265 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Unsuccessful
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Orkney Islands Council
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
KIRKWALL
Postcode
KW15 1NY
Postcode Area
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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