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title: "Engineering Inspection Services"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000765280"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
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-r6ebe6-0000765280

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## Summary

The Shetland Islands Council is seeking submissions for the provision of "Engineering Inspection Services," focusing on periodic equipment examinations under relevant statutory regulations such as PSSR (2000), LOLER (1998), and PUWER (1998). This tender falls within the General Public Services sector and covers locations across the Shetland Islands (region: UKM66). The procurement process follows an open procedure, with electronic submissions accepted through the Public Contracts Scotland platform. The tender period concludes on 5th May 2025, with the bidding process marked as active. This is an opportunity for service providers in the engineering inspection field to engage with a regional authority in the UK, adhering to Scots Law.

This procurement offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in engineering inspections, non-destructive testing, and safety assessments. The contract is designed with a rigorous quality-to-price ratio of 40:60, highlighting an advantageous potential for those that can demonstrate exceptional service delivery and safety compliance. Companies with experience in handling regulatory inspection requirements and possessing robust insurance cover are well-suited to compete effectively. Additionally, the longer contractual duration and possible renewal options could provide a stable revenue stream over 60 months, making this a strategic opportunity for business expansion within the region.

## 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 | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL535523 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award 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 | 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

- 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 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL535523
- 3 Apr 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR527442

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR527442&idx=8
  23rd April 2025 - Tender Submission Checklist
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR527442&idx=6
  10th April 2025 - Invitation to Tender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR527442&idx=7
  10th April 2025 - Invitation to Tender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR527442&idx=2
  7th April 2025 - Invitation to Tender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR527442&idx=1
  3rd April 2025 - Cover Letter
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR527442&idx=3
  3rd April 2025 - Contract Award Criteria - Appendix A
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR527442&idx=4
  3rd April 2025 - PWSC Completion Procedure
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR527442&idx=5
  3rd April 2025 - Pre Work Safety Check
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR527442
  Engineering Inspection Services - 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.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL535523
  Engineering Inspection Services - 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.

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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