Tender

Ventilation and Heat Pump Servicing - Shetland

SHETLAND ISLANDS COUNCIL

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Tender

21 Apr 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

Shetland Islands Council invites tenders for the annual servicing of ventilation and heat pump units in Council houses, with the procurement method set as a Restricted Procedure. This tender, classified under services, targets the industry category of general public services and is situated in the Shetland Islands (UKM66). The tender period commences with submissions due by midday on 6th May 2026, followed by an invitation for selected candidates on 28th May 2026. The contract is governed under Scots Law, detailing services related to air source, ground source, exhaust air source heat pumps, and whole house ventilation units, with maintenance checks and safety inspections included.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in remote location servicing, particularly those with proven experience in managing heat pump and ventilation systems. Organisations holding liability insurance of a minimum of £10,000,000 for employers and £5,000,000 for public liability are encouraged to apply. The procurement process extends over five years with potential renewals, fostering long-term business growth. Companies adept in electronic submissions using the Public Contracts Scotland platform can easily engage in this tender process. Consider leveraging this opportunity to expand your reach in Scotland’s regional public service sector.

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Notice Title

Ventilation and Heat Pump Servicing - Shetland

Notice Description

Shetland Islands Council propose to carry out annual servicing of ventilation and heat pump units to Council houses. The service comprises air source, ground source, exhaust air source heat pumps and whole house ventilation units and includes checks, filter, cleaning, safety inspections and adjustments.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The type of contract to be awarded is a Services contract. The procedure is a regulated procurement governed by the Procurement Reform (Scotland) Act 2014 and Procurement (Scotland) Regulations 2016. The procedure being followed is a Restricted Procedure.

Renewal: Options for renewal will be detailed in the Invitation to Tender.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000828567
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR554290
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

50511000 - Repair and maintenance services of pumps

50720000 - Repair and maintenance services of central heating

71315410 - Inspection of ventilation system

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Apr 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
6 May 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
5 years

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=APR554290
    Ventilation and Heat Pump Servicing - Shetland - Shetland Islands Council propose to carry out annual servicing of ventilation and heat pump units to Council houses. The service comprises air source, ground source, exhaust air source heat pumps and whole house ventilation units and includes checks, filter, cleaning, safety inspections and adjustments.

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