Tender

Tender Brief Scalloway District Heating Scheme Feasibility Study

SCALLOWAY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMPANY (SCDC)

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Tender

02 Mar 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Scalloway Community Development Company (SCDC) is conducting an open tender process for a feasibility study and outline business case aimed at developing a heat network within Scalloway. This project falls under the category of general public services and is scheduled within the services procurement sector. The initiative, titled "Tender Brief Scalloway District Heating Scheme Feasibility Study," is in the active tender stage with a submission deadline set for 17:00 on 27th March 2026, at which point bidding shall conclude. The anticipated start date for the awarding period is 31st March 2026, with bids being opened at the Kirk Business Centre in Scalloway, Shetland Islands. Valued at £100,000, the project requires electronic submissions via the Public Contracts Scotland portal.

Businesses specialising in sustainable energy solutions, engineering consultancy, and environmental studies may find significant growth opportunities through this tender. The requirements for the project involve delivering high-quality studies and business cases that could pave the way for future development projects in the community sector. This opportunity is particularly well-suited for companies with expertise in district heating technologies and experience in public sector collaborations. The SCDC seeks proficient businesses ready to contribute to Scalloway's sustainable infrastructure, with emphasis on qualifications and applicable selection criteria as per the procurement documents.

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Notice Title

Tender Brief Scalloway District Heating Scheme Feasibility Study

Notice Description

Scalloway Community Development Company wishes to secure a contract for the preparation of a feasibility study and outline business case for a heat network in Scalloway.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000822001
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR550632
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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79314000 - Feasibility study

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
27 Mar 20262 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
SCALLOWAY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMPANY (SCDC)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SHETLAND
Postcode
ZE1 0TF
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
Shetland Central
Westminster Constituency
Orkney and Shetland

Further Information

Notice Documents

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