--- title: "Gremista Landfill, Lerwick, Shetland - Phase 3 Construction" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000807544" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000807544" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000807544.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000807544.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SHETLAND ISLANDS COUNCIL" published: "2026-07-09" --- # Gremista Landfill, Lerwick, Shetland - Phase 3 Construction Buyer: SHETLAND ISLANDS COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000807544 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000807544) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000807544.json) ## Summary The Shetland Islands Council is undertaking an open procurement procedure for the "Gremista Landfill, Lerwick, Shetland - Phase 3 Construction" project. This tender involves significant construction and environmental engineering work, including cut and fill earthworks, surface water drainage systems, geomembrane installation, and capping of the existing landfill area. The project is located in Gremista, Lerwick, Shetland Islands, within the UKM66 region. The tender process is currently active, with submissions closing on 19th August 2026, followed by the award phase starting on the same day at 12:30 PM. The construction falls under the "General public services" industry category, and will be managed under Scots Law with possibilities for community benefits as part of the procurement process. This tender presents substantial opportunities for firms in the construction and environmental engineering industries, particularly those with expertise in landfill management, earthworks, and infrastructure projects in remote locations. Ideal candidates should have a successful track record in managing large-scale civil engineering projects and possess the capabilities for electronic submissions. Businesses meeting the economic criteria, such as having relevant financial turnover and insurances, would be well-positioned to compete. This project not only offers financial growth opportunities but also contributes to sustainable development through careful waste management and environmental protection measures. ## 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 | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL559848 | | Notice type | OJEU - F2 - Contract 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 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL559848 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL559848 Gremista Landfill, Lerwick, Shetland - Phase 3 Construction - 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. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=807544 - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2363 - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx - 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 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000807544. 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