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North Isles Linkspans Control System Upgrades

Orkney Islands Council (Harbour Authority)

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

08 Jun 2026 at 01:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Tender

05 Feb 2026 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Orkney Islands Council (Harbour Authority) recently completed the procurement process titled "North Isles Linkspans Control System Upgrades". This project entails the design, build, manufacture, and installation of new control systems for Linkspans at four North Isles Ferry Terminals located at Loth, Rapness, Eday, and Stronsay within the Orkney Islands region. The procurement process followed an open procedure, categorised under works, with the main procurement stage listed as 'award' and 'contract'. The key procurement stages included a tender announcement on 5th February 2026, with bids accepted electronically by 6th March 2026, and the contract was awarded to Malakoff Limited with a contract value of £1,567,747.40, signed on 15th May 2026.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in control systems and infrastructure, particularly those experienced in providing municipal and transportation services. Large-scale enterprises like Malakoff Limited, which have demonstrated capacity and experience in managing complex installations, would be well-suited to engage in similar future tenders. Moreover, businesses can benefit from engaging in regional projects that enhance their portfolio in public works and network with local authorities. This project not only creates immediate business prospects but can also lead to long-standing relationships with the Orkney Islands Council and other similar authorities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

North Isles Linkspans Control System Upgrades

Notice Description

This procurement is for the design, build, manufacture and installation of new control systems for Linkspans at four North Isles Ferry Terminals (Loth, Rapness, Eday and Stronsay).

Lot Information

Lot 1

The objectives of the project are to provide upgrades to the Linkspan control systems including new control rooms/cabins, hydraulic and electrical systems at four North Isles Ferry Terminals located at Rapness (Westray), Loth (Sanday), Eday and Stronsay.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000822914
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN557458
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45213353 - Installation works of passenger boarding bridges

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,567,747 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jun 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 May 20263 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
Orkney Islands Council (Harbour Authority)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
Not specified
Local Authority
Orkney Islands
Electoral Ward
Kirkwall East
Westminster Constituency
Orkney and Shetland

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Malakoff Limited

Further Information

Notice Documents

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