Tender

Asbestos Removal and Plant Decommissioning, Knab, Lerwick, Shetland

SHETLAND ISLANDS COUNCIL

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Tender

06 Feb 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Shetland Islands Council has initiated a procurement process for the "Asbestos Removal and Plant Decommissioning" project located at Knab, Lerwick, Shetland. This selective procurement is being conducted through a restricted procedure for works in the industry category of general public services. The tender is currently in the active stage, with electronic submissions due by 23 February 2026 at 12:00 PM. The estimated contract value is set at £140,000, and interested parties should note the industry's national classification code of 45262660 for asbestos removal projects. The work is critical for safely refurbishing or demolishing areas within the Janet Courtney Building and the Main Plant Room.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in asbestos removal and environmental cleaning. With a duration of six months and a maximum of five candidates invited to negotiate, this contract is suitable for firms with a solid financial standing and relevant technical capabilities. Companies capable of providing full financial statements, supported either by a bank reference or a credit rating check of at least £70,000 per annum, are well-suited to compete. Successful participation in this project could lead to further engagements with regional or local authorities, enhancing business growth and establishing a presence in the Shetlands' public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Asbestos Removal and Plant Decommissioning, Knab, Lerwick, Shetland

Notice Description

This requirement is for the licensed removal of all asbestos-containing materials identified within the Janet Courtney Building plant room and associated service ducts & the Main Plant Room, together with full environmental cleaning followed by encapsulation of porous masonry surfaces, to render the areas safe for refurbishment and/or demolition.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000822654
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB549036
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45262660 - Asbestos-removal work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£140,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£140,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Feb 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
23 Feb 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SHETLAND ISLANDS COUNCIL
Contact Name
Graeme MacDonald
Contact Email
contract.admin@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

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB549036
    Asbestos Removal and Plant Decommissioning, Knab, Lerwick, Shetland - This requirement is for the licensed removal of all asbestos-containing materials identified within the Janet Courtney Building plant room and associated service ducts & the Main Plant Room, together with full environmental cleaning followed by encapsulation of porous masonry surfaces, to render the areas safe for refurbishment and/or demolition.

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