--- title: "Demolition of Former Papdale Halls of Residence, Kirkwall" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069176" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-069176" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-069176.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-069176.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL" published: "2026-05-05" --- # Demolition of Former Papdale Halls of Residence, Kirkwall Buyer: ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069176 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-069176) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-069176.json) ## Summary Orkney Islands Council has initiated a selective procurement process for the demolition of the former Papdale Halls of Residence in Kirkwall, with the tender currently active as of 5th May 2026. This project involves comprehensive demolition work to revert the site to a brownfield ready for future development, with special attention to the removal of asbestos materials. The site is located at Berstane Road, Kirkwall, Orkney, UK (postcode KW15 1NA), falling under the industry category of demolition and site preparation works. The procurement follows a restricted procedure under the Public Contracts Scotland regulations, with the tender period concluding on 5th June 2026. Invitations for the second stage will be sent to selected candidates on 15th June 2026. This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for suitably qualified contractors, particularly those with expertise in demolition work and licensed asbestos removal. The project involves an extensive scope, including five residential blocks and ancillary structures, positioning it as a lucrative endeavour with a total estimated contract value of £3,000,000. Businesses with experience in large-scale demolition projects and those capable of managing waste recycling are well-suited to compete. Additionally, businesses that can engage with the community benefits initiatives will find this an opportunity to enhance their regional impact. The procurement's selective nature and the requirement for suitably certified and experienced contractors underline the project's potential for businesses equipped to meet these stringent criteria. ## Notice The project will comprise the complete removal of the buildings, foundations, roads, footpaths, services and infrastructure back to a brownfield site, ready for future development. The project will also comprise the licensed removal of asbestos containing materials from the building prior to demolition and recycling of all waste materials where possible. The residential complex includes 5 no. three-storey residential blocks, connecting single-storey concourse, boiler stack and oil storage tanks. The buildings are CLASP Mk 4 construction comprising concrete panel curtain walling fixed to a steel frame. The floors and original flat roof are timber construction and windows and doors aluminium. A steel frame pitched roof was later installed on the residential blocks with metal profiled sheets. The buildings have a gross internal floor area of 5155m2 and a total site area of 14,149m2. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Demolition of former Papdale Halls of Residence, Kirkwall. This building was constructed in 1969 and served as accommodation for island based pupils attending Kirkwall Grammar School. The building closed in 2013 with a nursery business continuing on the ground floor of E block until June 2026. The project will comprise the complete removal of the buildings, foundations, roads, footpaths, services and infrastructure back to a brownfield site, ready for future development. The project will also comprise the licensed removal of asbestos containing materials from the building prior to demolition and recycling of all waste materials where possible. The building complex includes 5 no. three-storey residential blocks, connecting single-storey concourse, boiler stack and oil storage tanks. The buildings are CLASP Mk 4 construction comprising concrete panel curtain walling fixed to a steel frame. The floors and original flat roof are timber construction and windows and doors aluminium. A steel frame pitched roof was later installed on the residential blocks with metal profiled sheets. The buildings have a gross internal floor area of 5155m2 and a total site area of 14,149m2. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041052-2026 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 5 May 2026 | | Submission deadline | 5 Jun 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £3,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45110000 - Building demolition and wrecking work and earthmoving work - 45111000 - Demolition, site preparation and clearance work - 45111100 - Demolition work ## Release History - 5 May 2026 at 13:12 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041052-2026 ## Notice URLs - http://www.orkney.gov.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=818371 - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000830040 - https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/ - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=818371 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=830040 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=796076 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=830040 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00369 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx - https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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