--- title: "Invitation To Tender for the Restoration of the St Magnus Cathedral Organ" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000815055" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000815055" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000815055.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000815055.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL" published: "2026-03-10" --- # Invitation To Tender for the Restoration of the St Magnus Cathedral Organ Buyer: ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000815055 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000815055) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000815055.json) ## Summary The procurement process initiated by Orkney Islands Council titled "Invitation To Tender for the Restoration of the St Magnus Cathedral Organ" falls under the services category and is located in Kirkwall, Orkney Islands (region UKM65). Originally announced in November 2025, the tender aimed at finding a suitably qualified and experienced service provider; however, the status is currently marked as "cancelled" according to the document dated March 2026. The procurement method was an open procedure, inviting electronic submissions, and valued at £500,000. Changes in submission deadlines were noted, with the latest deadline extended to 31 March 2026 for tender submissions. The buying organisation in charge of this process is the Orkney Islands Council, headquartered at Council Offices, School Place, Kirkwall, with Dominic Wilson and Rosemary Colsell as contact points during different stages. This tender presented opportunities for businesses with expertise in the restoration of historical musical instruments, particularly those with experience in organ restoration. Companies skilled in high-quality craftsmanship and competitive pricing were positioned well, given the award criteria which weighed quality at 80% and price at 20%. Despite its current cancellation, such tenders offer considerable growth opportunities for businesses specialising in cultural and recreational services. Furthermore, businesses with a proven track record in similar projects and the ability to manage complex projects over extended periods, would have been ideal contenders for this endeavour to enhance the historical St Magnus Cathedral's legacy. Although the initial tender is cancelled, future procurement in this realm could provide promising prospects once plans are reinitiated. ## Notice Orkney Islands Council seeks a suitably qualified and experienced provider to support the restoration of the St Magnus Cathedral Organ, Kirkwall, Orkney. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Orkney Islands Council seeks a suitably qualified and experienced provider to support and lead in the restoration of the St Magnus Cathedral Organ, Kirkwall, Orkney. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551324 | | 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 | 10 Mar 2026 | | Submission deadline | 15 Dec 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 10 Mar 2026 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £500,000 | | Lots value | £500,000 | | 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 | ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL | | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 37 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories - 45 - Construction work - 50 - Repair and maintenance services ### Codes - 37311300 - Musical organs - 45454100 - Restoration work - 50860000 - Repair and maintenance services of musical instruments ## Release History - 10 Mar 2026 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551324 - 14 Nov 2025 at 00:00 - TenderUpdate - OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV543598 - 13 Nov 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV543458 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV543458 Invitation To Tender for the Restoration of the St Magnus Cathedral Organ - Orkney Islands Council seeks a suitably qualified and experienced provider to support the restoration of the St Magnus Cathedral Organ, Kirkwall, Orkney. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551324 Invitation To Tender for the Restoration of the St Magnus Cathedral Organ - Orkney Islands Council seeks a suitably qualified and experienced provider to support the restoration of the St Magnus Cathedral Organ, Kirkwall, Orkney. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.orkney.gov.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - http://www.scotcourts.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000815055 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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