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title: "Measured Term Contract for the Orkney Mainland 2025 - 2028"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04dbfb"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL"
published: "2026-04-13"
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# Measured Term Contract for the Orkney Mainland 2025 - 2028

Buyer: ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04dbfb

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## Summary

The procurement process, titled "Measured Term Contract for the Orkney Mainland 2025 - 2028," was conducted by Orkney Islands Council, a regional authority based in Kirkwall, United Kingdom. It falls under the industry category of repair and maintenance services and covers various properties across the Orkney Mainland. The tendering process was executed via a restricted procedure, intending to commence in April 2025 with a contract duration of three years. Notable procurement dates include the invitation to tender responses by 7th March 2025 and the commencement of works expected in April 2025. This process was in the award stage as of April 2026, with the contract valued at approximately GBP 4,474,248.32, indicating an altered valuation from the initial tender estimate of GBP 3,750,000.

This procurement offers substantial opportunities for businesses in repair and maintenance services to partake in various projects requiring daily reactive maintenance, 24-hour repair services, and minor works. The sourcing method has favoured SMEs, as evidenced by R Clouston Ltd, an SME based in Orkney, which secured the contract. Companies specialising in subcontracting services including plumbing, electrical, painting, flooring, and cleaning have significant potential for involvement due to a provision of up to 60% subcontracting work allowed within the contract. As it is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA), businesses with the capability to engage electronically and adhere to the selective procurement approach are particularly well-suited to leverage this contract for growth and expansion within Scotland's public sector market.

## Notice

The works comprise; a) Daily reactive maintenance, which may involve all building trades, to various properties. b) Providing a 24 hour responsive repair service, with out of hours 365 day service. c) Minor works, which may involve all building trades, to various properties. d) Any building works or planned maintenance deemed suitable under the conditions of the Contract document within the Contract Area.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The works are anticipated to commence in April 2025 and the contract duration will be three years or up to the tender value. The works comprise:- - Daily reactive maintenance, which may involve all building trades, to various properties. - Providing a 24 hour responsive repair service, with out of hours 365 day service. - Minor works, which may involve all building trades, to various properties. - Any building works deemed suitable under the conditions of the Contract document within the Contract Area. The proposed contract is valued at approximately GBP 3,750,000 and individual order value will range from GBP 30 to over GBP 10,000 approximately

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033380-2026 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | December 2027 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,750,000 |
| Lots value | £3,750,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £4,474,248 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL |
| Locality | KIRKWALL |
| Post town | Kirkwall |
| Postcode | KW15 1NY |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Orkney Islands |
| Electoral ward | Kirkwall East |
| Westminster constituency | Orkney and Shetland |
| Delivery location | TLM65 Orkney Islands |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | R CLOUSTON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

## Release History

- 13 Apr 2026 at 14:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033380-2026
- 5 Feb 2025 at 16:32 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003868-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.orkney.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.scotcourts.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000789646
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00369

## Provenance

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