---
title: "External Redecoration Contract - West Mainland, Shetland"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000822074"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SHETLAND ISLANDS COUNCIL"
published: "2026-05-22"
---

# External Redecoration Contract - West Mainland, Shetland

Buyer: SHETLAND ISLANDS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000822074

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## Summary

The Shetland Islands Council initiated a public procurement process for an "External Redecoration Contract" concerning the refurbishment of 81 Council houses located in the West Mainland of Shetland. The procurement falls under the works category, with the procurement method being an open procedure, ensuring broad participation. The process progressed from the tender stage in March 2026 to award status, with the contract subsequently becoming active as of 31 March 2026, valued at £42,434. Key locations involved include Lerwick and various parts of Shetland. All submissions were processed electronically, culminating in a contract award to Shetland Painters, a local small and medium-sized enterprise.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses in the construction and refurbishment sectors. The contract's focus on external redecoration presents an apt opportunity for firms specializing in painting and building maintenance. With the process following an open procedure, it encourages participation from small and medium enterprises, reinforcing the region's economic fabric by favouring local contractors. Businesses with the necessary financial backing, adequate insurance, and technical expertise in similar painting works would find this contract particularly compatible with their capabilities, fostering potential growth and expanding their portfolio within the public sector.

## Notice

Shetland Islands Council propose to carry out external redecoration of 81 Council houses at various locations throughout the West Mainland during 2026.

### 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=MAY556394 |
| 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 | 22 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 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 | £42,434 |

## 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 PAINTERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45442100 - Painting work

## Release History

- 22 May 2026 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY556394
- 6 Mar 2026 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551097

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR551097&idx=1
  6th March 2026 - Invitation to Tender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR551097&idx=2
  6th March 2026 - Bill of Quantities
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR551097&idx=3
  6th March 2026 - Specification
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551097
  External Redecoration Contract - West Mainland, Shetland - Shetland Islands Council propose to carry out external redecoration of 81 Council houses at various locations throughout the West Mainland during 2026.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY556394
  External Redecoration Contract - West Mainland, Shetland - Shetland Islands Council propose to carry out external redecoration of 81 Council houses at various locations throughout the West Mainland during 2026.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.shetland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000822074

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