---
title: "Tender Brief Scalloway District Heating Scheme Feasibility Study"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000822001"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "SCALLOWAY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMPANY (SCDC)"
published: "2026-03-02"
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# Tender Brief Scalloway District Heating Scheme Feasibility Study

Buyer: SCALLOWAY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMPANY (SCDC)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000822001

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## Summary

The Scalloway Community Development Company (SCDC) is conducting an open tender process for a feasibility study and outline business case aimed at developing a heat network within Scalloway. This project falls under the category of general public services and is scheduled within the services procurement sector. The initiative, titled "Tender Brief Scalloway District Heating Scheme Feasibility Study," is in the active tender stage with a submission deadline set for 17:00 on 27th March 2026, at which point bidding shall conclude. The anticipated start date for the awarding period is 31st March 2026, with bids being opened at the Kirk Business Centre in Scalloway, Shetland Islands. Valued at £100,000, the project requires electronic submissions via the Public Contracts Scotland portal.

Businesses specialising in sustainable energy solutions, engineering consultancy, and environmental studies may find significant growth opportunities through this tender. The requirements for the project involve delivering high-quality studies and business cases that could pave the way for future development projects in the community sector. This opportunity is particularly well-suited for companies with expertise in district heating technologies and experience in public sector collaborations. The SCDC seeks proficient businesses ready to contribute to Scalloway's sustainable infrastructure, with emphasis on qualifications and applicable selection criteria as per the procurement documents.

## Notice

Scalloway Community Development Company wishes to secure a contract for the preparation of a feasibility study and outline business case for a heat network in Scalloway.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR550632 |
| 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 | 2 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | £100,000 |
| 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 | SCALLOWAY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMPANY (SCDC) |
| Locality | SHETLAND |
| Post town | Lerwick |
| Postcode | ZE1 0TF |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Shetland Islands |
| Electoral ward | Shetland Central |
| Westminster constituency | Orkney and Shetland |
| Delivery location | TLM66 Shetland Islands |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79314000 - Feasibility study

## Release History

- 2 Mar 2026 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR550632

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR550632
  Tender Brief Scalloway District Heating Scheme Feasibility Study - Scalloway Community Development Company wishes to secure a contract for the preparation of a feasibility study and outline business case for a heat network in Scalloway.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000822001
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=822001
- https://www.scallowaycdc.co.uk/

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