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title: "Gremista Landfill, Lerwick, Shetland - Phase 3 Construction"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06c7ba"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "SHETLAND ISLANDS COUNCIL"
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# Gremista Landfill, Lerwick, Shetland - Phase 3 Construction

Buyer: SHETLAND ISLANDS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c7ba

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## Summary

The Shetland Islands Council is conducting an open tender process for the "Gremista Landfill, Lerwick, Shetland - Phase 3 Construction" project. This procurement, classified under the CPV category for "Site preparation work" (45100000), focuses on extension works involving cut and fill earthworks, constructing new haul roads, and setting up drainage systems at the Gremista Landfill in Lerwick, Shetland Islands. The tender is in the active stage, with all tenders to be submitted electronically via the Public Contracts Scotland website by 12:00 PM on 19th August 2026. The contract will be governed under Scots Law and has a duration of 720 days with no renewal options.

This procurement opportunity presents significant growth avenues for businesses specialising in civil engineering and construction, particularly those experienced in working in geographically isolated locations. Suitable candidates will have a proven track record in handling similar projects, ideally those exceeding £5,000,000 in value and facilitated through complex logistical arrangements, such as transporting equipment via ferry or air. The procurement process encourages the involvement of diverse suppliers, especially those with robust technical expertise and financial stability, evidenced by their past project achievements and financial statements. This tender prioritises quality and price, urging businesses to keenly demonstrate their competencies to secure this prestigious contract.

## Notice

The Gremista Landfill, Lerwick Phase 3 extension will primarily involve cut and fill earthworks, new haul roads, installing new surface water drainage ditches, pipework, manholes, and headwalls; placing a 500mm bentonite-enriched soil layer over the new landfill formation surface; followed by a 2mm HDPE welded geomembrane basal liner, protection geotextile, leachate collection pipework, and 500mm thick, clean aggregate drainage / protection layer. Capping works to the existing Phase 2 landfill area are also included and will comprise 1mm thick LLDPE welded geomembrane and restoration soils.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The type of contract to be awarded is a Works contract. The procedure 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/064802-2026 |
| 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 |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Aug 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

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

- 45000000 - Construction work
- 45100000 - Site preparation work

## Release History

- 9 Jul 2026 at 14:08 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064802-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2363
- http://www.shetland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000807544
- https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=807544
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=807544
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00402
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx

## Provenance

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