--- title: "A970 Gulberwick, Shetland - Heathery Park Link Path" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000805315" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000805315" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000805315.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000805315.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "SHETLAND ISLANDS COUNCIL" published: "2026-02-17" --- # A970 Gulberwick, Shetland - Heathery Park Link Path Buyer: SHETLAND ISLANDS COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000805315 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000805315) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000805315.json) ## Summary The Shetland Islands Council is overseeing the completion of a significant works contract titled "A970 Gulberwick, Shetland - Heathery Park Link Path," located in the Shetland Islands, specifically Gulberwick. This project falls under the general public service industry category and involves constructing a footpath and a bus bay. The procurement process, initially tendered using an open procedure, reached the award stage in early 2026, with the contract signed on 20th January 2026. The value of the contract stands at £168,164.07 GBP, indicating a substantial investment in local infrastructure. This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in construction and infrastructure development, particularly small to medium-sized enterprises, given the successful award to Shetland Plant Hire Ltd, an SME. Companies with expertise in similar works and meeting the financial and insurance criteria, as stipulated, could benefit greatly from engaging with such contracts. The open procedure used ensures transparency and equal competition, allowing businesses that can deliver comprehensive economic and technical offerings to tap into regional public procurement opportunities in the Shetland Islands. The efficient execution of the project will likely enhance local connectivity and facilitate community development, providing further growth prospects for the participating entities. ## Notice The works involve the construction of a remote 2.0m wide footpath from the south end of the new combined active travel path on the east side of the A970 above Gulberwick down to North Heathery Park and the construction of a bus bay opposite the Upper Hillside Junction. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The type of contract awarded is a Works contract. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB549740 | | 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 | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 17 Feb 2026 | | Submission deadline | 23 Oct 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 20 Jan 2026 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £168,164 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## 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 | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | SHETLAND PLANT HIRE | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45233161 - Footpath construction work ## Release History - 17 Feb 2026 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB549740 - 16 Sep 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP539319 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP539319&idx=8 15th October 2025 - Example Railing Photos - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP539319&idx=4 16th September 2025 - Bill of Quantities - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP539319&idx=5 16th September 2025 - Pre-Construction Health and Safety Plan - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP539319&idx=6 16th September 2025 - Tender Drawings - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP539319&idx=7 16th September 2025 - Checklist - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP539319&idx=1 16th September 2025 - Cover Letter - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP539319&idx=2 16th September 2025 - Instructions for Tendering - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP539319&idx=3 16th September 2025 - NEC4 Short Contract - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP539319 A970 Gulberwick, Shetland - Heathery Park Link Path - The works involve the construction of a remote 2.0m wide footpath from the south end of the new combined active travel path on the east side of the A970 above Gulberwick down to North Heathery Park and the construction of a bus bay opposite the Upper Hillside Junction. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB549740 A970 Gulberwick, Shetland - Heathery Park Link Path - The works involve the construction of a remote 2.0m wide footpath from the south end of the new combined active travel path on the east side of the A970 above Gulberwick down to North Heathery Park and the construction of a bus bay opposite the Upper Hillside Junction. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - http://www.shetland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000805315 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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