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Stromness Channel and Sutherland Pier, Flotta Dredging

Orkney Islands Council (Harbour Authority)

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05 Jun 2026 at 01:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Orkney Islands Council (Harbour Authority), acting as the buying organisation, has initiated a tender process for the "Stromness Channel and Sutherland Pier, Flotta Dredging" project, categorized under general public services within the works sector. This procurement involves significant capital dredging and associated hydrographic surveys for the approach channel to Stromness Harbour and the Sutherland Pier berthing area at Flotta. The tender process is in the active stage, with key deadlines including a submission end date on 6th July 2026, followed by bid opening at 14:00 the same day. The project is located in the UKM65 region, with interested suppliers required to submit electronic bids via the Public Contracts Scotland website, ensuring submissions are completed well ahead of the closing time.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in dredging and marine engineering, particularly those affiliated with organisations like the Central Dredging Association or the Federation of Dredging Contractors. With a projected value of £220,000, the contract is an attractive prospect for operators within the civil engineering and maritime services sectors looking to expand their operations in the Orkney Islands. The open procedure format and electronic submission requirement streamline the participation process, allowing adept businesses to illustrate their capability in handling complex marine infrastructure projects effectively.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Stromness Channel and Sutherland Pier, Flotta Dredging

Notice Description

The works are to deliver Capital dredging works and associated hydrographic survey works to the Stromness Harbour approach channel and Sutherland Pier berthing area, Flotta

Lot Information

Lot 1

This procurement is for capital dredging along with pre and post dredge bathymetric surveys of the Stromness approach channel and Sutherland Pier berthing area, Flotta.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000833852
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN557419
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

45252124 - Dredging and pumping works

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£220,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£220,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jun 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Jul 2026Expired
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

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

Notice Documents

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