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title: "Stronsay Channel Dredging"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000799670"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL (HARBOUR AUTHORITY)"
published: "2026-03-26"
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# Stronsay Channel Dredging

Buyer: ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL (HARBOUR AUTHORITY)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000799670

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## Summary

Orkney Islands Council (Harbour Authority) is overseeing a procurement process for the "Stronsay Channel Dredging," targeting the general public services industry category. The project, located in the UKM65 region of Stronsay, involves maintenance dredging of Whitehall Pier's approaches and requires a qualified marine contractor. The procurement method is open, encouraging broad participation and electronic submissions. Key dates for this tender include the submission deadline on 13th June 2025 at midday and the award period commencing immediately thereafter. The procurement is currently in the award stage following completion of the tender period, with the contract valued at £121,770.00 GBP and signed with Leask Marine Ltd on 9th July 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the marine contracting sector, particularly those with expertise in dredging and hydrographic surveying. The project's scope involves plough dredging, including pre- and post-completion surveys, hence businesses with relevant experience and the capability to satisfy marine license terms will find this project appealing. Large-scale marine companies, especially with a focus on environmental compliance and efficient operations, are well-suited to compete in processes like this, further supported by the electronic submission method facilitating wider accessibility for potential suppliers.

## Notice

Orkney Islands Council seeks expressions of interest from suitably qualified and experienced marine contractors to carryout maintenance dredging of approaches to Whitehall Pier, Stronsay. The works to be carried out will include, plough dredging along with pre and post completion hydrographic surveys of the shipping channel.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The works are to deliver maintenance dredging works(plough dredging) and associated survey works to the Stronsay Harbour approach channel. The Contractor provides information including method statements and plant and equipment specifications necessary to satisfy terms of Marine License that the Client has submitted for the works.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552560 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £120,000 |
| Lots value | £120,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £121,770 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL (HARBOUR AUTHORITY) |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LEASK MARINE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 45252124 - Dredging and pumping works
- 71351923 - Bathymetric surveys services

## Release History

- 26 Mar 2026 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552560
- 23 May 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY530992

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY530992&idx=11
  11th June 2025 - Word .doc (uncontrolled)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY530992&idx=1
  9th June 2025 - NEC4 ECC contract
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY530992&idx=10
  9th June 2025 - NEC4 ECC contract
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY530992&idx=2
  27th May 2025 - Scope Appendix 1.1 - Drawings
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY530992&idx=9
  27th May 2025 - Scope Appendix 1.1 - Drawings
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY530992&idx=8
  27th May 2025 - Scope Appendix 1.1 - Drawings
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY530992&idx=3
  23rd May 2025 - Scope Appendix 1.2 - OIC Standing Orders
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY530992&idx=4
  23rd May 2025 - Scope Appendix 1.3 - Marine License Application
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY530992&idx=5
  23rd May 2025 - Scope Appendix 1.3 - Marine License Application
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY530992&idx=6
  23rd May 2025 - Site Information - Appendix 2.1
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY530992&idx=7
  23rd May 2025 - Site Information - Appendix 2.1
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY530992
  Stronsay Channel Dredging - Orkney Islands Council seeks expressions of interest from suitably qualified and experienced marine contractors to carryout maintenance dredging of approaches to Whitehall Pier, Stronsay. The works to be carried out will include, plough dredging along with pre and post completion hydrographic surveys of the shipping channel.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552560
  Stronsay Channel Dredging - Orkney Islands Council seeks expressions of interest from suitably qualified and experienced marine contractors to carryout maintenance dredging of approaches to Whitehall Pier, Stronsay. The works to be carried out will include, plough dredging along with pre and post completion hydrographic surveys of the shipping channel.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.orkneyharbours.com
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000799670

## Provenance

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