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Houton & Lyness Linkspan Painting

Orkney Islands Council (Harbour Authority)

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13 May 2026 at 01:00

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Summary of the contracting process

Orkney Islands Council (Harbour Authority) is seeking tenders for the "Houton & Lyness Linkspan Painting" project, which falls under the general public services category. This procurement, valued at £400,000, involves maintenance works including cleaning, blasting, and painting of the linkspan bridge, and is set to take place at Houton Ferry Terminal and Lyness Harbour in the Orkney Islands, UKM65 region. The procurement is currently at the tender stage via an open procedure, with tender submissions due electronically by 12:00 on 12th June 2026. The contract is to commence on 6th July 2026 and conclude by 27th September 2027.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in structural maintenance and painting services to expand their portfolios by engaging in a high-profile public works project. Companies with expertise in handling large-scale infrastructure maintenance, especially those experienced in working on active ferry berths, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Participating businesses could benefit from long-term growth by establishing relationships with the Orkney Islands Council and enhancing their credentials in public sector projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Houton & Lyness Linkspan Painting

Notice Description

This procurement is for works to repaint the Linkspans at Houton and Lyness Ferry Terminals over two years with works at Houton Linkspan being delivered in 2026 and then Lyness in 2027. The works include the cleaning, blasting and painting of the linkspan bridge and associated steel structures along with replacement of corroded bolts other steelwork where required.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The project objectives are to carry out vital maintenance works to 2 No. Linkspans at Houton and Lyness: prolonging the operational life of both structures by removing corrosion and applying protective paint coatings to the structures and remove and replace minor corroded components, along with repairs to railings on the ferry berth. The works are located on an active ferry berth, consequently, there will be a need to ensure that lifeline ferry services between Houton, Lyness and Flotta are maintained throughout. This will require careful planning and phasing of operations.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000831906
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555814
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45442120 - Painting and protective-coating work of structures

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 May 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
6 Jul 2026 - 27 Sep 2027 1-2 years
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
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
TLM65 Orkney Islands
Local Authority
Orkney Islands
Electoral Ward
Kirkwall East
Westminster Constituency
Orkney and Shetland

Further Information

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