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title: "B9082 Gutcher to Cullivoe Road Improvement Scheme, Yell, Shetland"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04be0a"
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# B9082 Gutcher to Cullivoe Road Improvement Scheme, Yell, Shetland

Buyer: SHETLAND ISLANDS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04be0a

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## Summary

Shetland Islands Council is seeking tenders for the B9082 Gutcher to Cullivoe Road Improvement Scheme in Yell, Shetland. This project involves the construction of a new 6.3-metre wide, 4.5km long carriageway from Gutcher to Cullivoe, along with associated drainage infrastructure and significant peat restoration work. The procurement process follows an Open Procedure and is governed by the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Key dates include an updated tender submission deadline of 17th January 2025 at 12:00, with tender opening set for 17th January 2025 at 12:30. The construction is planned to be completed in a single phase.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in road construction works, earthworks, and infrastructure development. Companies with experience in handling projects that include peat restoration will be particularly well-suited. The contract's value is estimated at £9.9 million, and the successful bidder must demonstrate financial stability, including an annual turnover of at least £4.95 million over the last three financial years. By participating in this procurement process, businesses can expand their portfolio and gain valuable experience in managing large-scale infrastructure projects within the Shetland Islands.

## Notice

Shetland Islands Council propose to construct the new B9082 Gutcher to Cullivoe, 2-lane single carriageway in Yell, Shetland. The requirement involves the construction of a new 6.3 metre wide 4.5km long carriageway from Gutcher to Cullivoe on a new alignment in accordance with the Design Manual for Roads and Bridges (DMRB) and associated drainage infrastructure between the B9082 junction with the A968 Ulsta to Gutcher Road and its junction with the Cullivoe Pier road. There will be a significant area of peat restoration associated within the earthworks section of the works. The construction of new roads, infrastructure and landscaping will be undertaken in a single phase.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The type of contract to be awarded is a Works contract. The procurement is a regulated procurement governed by the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. The procedure being followed is an Open Procedure.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006892-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £9,900,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Cancelled |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Unsuccessful |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SHETLAND ISLANDS COUNCIL |
| Locality | LERWICK, SHETLAND |
| Post town | Lerwick |
| Postcode | ZE1 0LZ |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Shetland Islands |
| Electoral ward | Lerwick North and Bressay |
| Westminster constituency | Orkney and Shetland |
| Delivery location | TLM66 Shetland Islands |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45233120 - Road construction works

## Release History

- 21 Feb 2025 at 15:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006892-2025
- 6 Dec 2024 at 16:06 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039489-2024
- 22 Nov 2024 at 14:07 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037837-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.shetland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000776105
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00402

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