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

Shetland Islands Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

15 Jun 2026 at 01:00

Tender

31 Mar 2026 at 01:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Shetland Islands Council has completed the procurement process for the architectural services and principal designer role in the refurbishment of the Janet Courtney Hostel, located in Lerwick, Shetland. The procurement undertaken was an open procedure for a service contract under the main jurisdiction of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. The contract, valued at £183,667.20, was awarded to Robert Potter and Partners on 26th May 2026. The project involves full design specification, acquisition of consents, and onsite supervisory duties, with the tender process initially closing on 5th May 2026. Delivery is focused within the Lerwick, Shetland Islands area, classified under the industry category of 'general public services'.

This tender presents lucrative opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in architecture and design, particularly those with expertise in public service infrastructure. Businesses that can demonstrate proficiency in compliance with the Construction Regulations 2015, alongside robust financial and technical standings, are well-suited to compete for similar tenders in the future. The project highlighted the effective participation of SMEs, with all submitted bids coming from small and medium enterprises, indicating a favorable procurement landscape for businesses looking to grow through public sector contracts. The requirement for electronic submission facilitates broader participation, offering further growth prospects for digitally capable firms.

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Notice Information

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 awarded is a Services contract.

Notice Details

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=JUN557968
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
SME

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
£183,667 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jun 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
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
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
Postcode Area
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Robert Potter and Partners LLP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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