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title: "Janet Courtney Hostel Refurbishment, Lerwick, Shetland - Mechanical & Electrical Engineering Services"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000792397"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "SHETLAND ISLANDS COUNCIL"
published: "2026-04-20"
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# Janet Courtney Hostel Refurbishment, Lerwick, Shetland - Mechanical & Electrical Engineering Services

Buyer: SHETLAND ISLANDS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000792397

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## Summary

The Shetland Islands Council is actively seeking bids for the refurbishment of the Janet Courtney Hostel, located in Lerwick, Shetland. The tender involves mechanical and electrical engineering services to join the project design team, including tasks like design, specification, and document production alongside post-contract responsibilities. Categorised under General Public Services, it falls within the service industry segment. Utilising an open procurement procedure, the process is currently in the 'Tender' stage with electronic submissions due by 21st May 2026 at noon. Interested parties are encouraged to examine the invitation to tender, having been released on 20th April 2026.

This tender presents considerable opportunities for companies specialising in mechanical and electrical engineering, particularly those with prior experience in similar refurbishment projects. Firms possessing solid financial health along with sufficient liability and professional indemnity insurance are strong contenders. Given the requirement for detailed engineering design and post-contract duties, businesses equipped with skilled technical staff capable of meeting high-quality standards would be well-positioned to secure the contract, thereby expanding their portfolio and strengthening their foothold in the public services sector.

## Notice

Provision of mechanical and electrical engineering services to form part of design team for the refurbishment of the Janet Courtney Hostel. Services comprise mechanical and electrical design, specification, production of drawings and documents together with post contract duties.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The type of contract to be awarded is a Services contract. The procedure being followed is an Open Procedure.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR554185 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract 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 |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 21 May 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

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71300000 - Engineering services
- 71334000 - Mechanical and electrical engineering services

## Release History

- 20 Apr 2026 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR554185

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR554185
  Janet Courtney Hostel Refurbishment, Lerwick, Shetland - Mechanical & Electrical Engineering Services - Provision of mechanical and electrical engineering services to form part of design team for the refurbishment of the Janet Courtney Hostel. Services comprise mechanical and electrical design, specification, production of drawings and documents together with post contract duties.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.shetland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000792397
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=792397
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=792397
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx

## Provenance

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