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title: "Engineering Inspection Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04fc81"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SHETLAND ISLANDS COUNCIL"
published: "2025-07-25"
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# Engineering Inspection Services

Buyer: SHETLAND ISLANDS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04fc81

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by the Shetland Islands Council involves a tender for Engineering Inspection Services, classified under technical inspection and testing services (CPV code 71630000). This opportunity focuses on the periodic examination of equipment as per regulatory standards such as PSSR (2000), LOLER (1998), and PUWER (1998). The services are required in the Shetland Islands and administered under Scots Law. Initially tendered in April 2025, the procurement process follows an open procedure governed by the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Key dates include the submission deadline on 5th May 2025, with the award period commencing shortly after, highlighting the time-sensitive nature of this engagement.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in technical inspection services, notably those with a proven track record under PSSR, LOLER, and PUWER regulations. Given the emphasis on quality, which constitutes 40% of the award criteria, alongside a substantial focus on competitive pricing (60%), businesses proficient in delivering high-quality services at competitive prices will be well-suited to compete. The Shetland Islands Council’s emphasis on regional service delivery suggests that companies operating within or capable of servicing remote regions efficiently stand to benefit most from this procurement opportunity.

## Notice

The services will comprise of the provision of the following: 1. Periodic examination of equipment listed in the "Equipment List - Pressure" under PSSR (2000), "Equipment List - LOLER&PUWER" under LOLER (1998) and PUWER (1998) and associated reporting; 2. The updating of Written Schemes of Examination where required for the equipment listed in the "Equipment List - Pressure" and "Equipment List - LOLER&PUWER"; 3. All associated services to declare equipment fit for service, including non-destructive testing and safety valve testing. This does not include any repair work which may arise from the Thorough Examination.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

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

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

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043275-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 25 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 5 May 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | 60 months |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | 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

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71630000 - Technical inspection and testing services
- 71631000 - Technical inspection services
- 71631100 - Machinery-inspection services
- 71632000 - Technical testing services
- 71632100 - Valve-testing services
- 71632200 - Non-destructive testing services
- 71730000 - Industrial inspection services

## Release History

- 25 Jul 2025 at 15:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043275-2025
- 3 Apr 2025 at 10:03 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012732-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.shetland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000765280
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00402

## Provenance

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