Tender

Janet Courtney Hostel Refurbishment, Lerwick, Shetland - Architectural Services and Principal Designer

SHETLAND ISLANDS COUNCIL

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Tender

31 Mar 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

Shetland Islands Council has announced an open procurement process seeking architectural services for the refurbishment of the Janet Courtney Hostel located in Lerwick, Shetland Islands. This tender aims to select a qualified design team capable of providing full design specifications, managing site works, and complying with the role of Lead Designer under CDM Regulations 2015. The procurement, categorised under 'General public services', is active at the tender stage, with submissions accepted electronically until 5th May 2026 at noon. The project is set in the region of UKM66, focusing on service delivery within the local area.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the architectural and design sectors specialising in public service infrastructure projects. Firms with expertise in managing large-scale refurbishments and comprehensive design projects are encouraged to participate. A successful tenderer will have the chance to expand their portfolio by working under the regulations set by the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. The selection criteria favour businesses with robust financial health, adequate professional insurances, and past experience in similar service provisions, thus providing growth potential for well-established design or architectural firms.

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Notice Title

Janet Courtney Hostel Refurbishment, Lerwick, Shetland - Architectural Services and Principal Designer

Notice Description

Provision of architectural services to form part of design team for the refurbishment of the Janet Courtney Hostel. Services comprise full design and specification of drawings and documents, acquisition of consents, assist in appointment of Contractor and full CA duties to supervise and manage works onsite. The appointment will also include the role of Lead Designer under the Construction Regulations 2015 (CDM).

Lot Information

Lot 1

The type of contract to be awarded is a Services 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-r6ebe6-0000823302
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552897
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F2 - 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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71200000 - Architectural and related services

71220000 - Architectural design services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
5 May 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=MAR552897
    Janet Courtney Hostel Refurbishment, Lerwick, Shetland - Architectural Services and Principal Designer - Provision of architectural services to form part of design team for the refurbishment of the Janet Courtney Hostel. Services comprise full design and specification of drawings and documents, acquisition of consents, assist in appointment of Contractor and full CA duties to supervise and manage works onsite. The appointment will also include the role of Lead Designer under the Construction Regulations 2015 (CDM).

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