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title: "Asbestos Removal and Plant Decommissioning, Knab, Lerwick, Shetland"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000822654"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "SHETLAND ISLANDS COUNCIL"
published: "2026-02-06"
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# Asbestos Removal and Plant Decommissioning, Knab, Lerwick, Shetland

Buyer: SHETLAND ISLANDS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000822654

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## Summary

The Shetland Islands Council has initiated a procurement process for the "Asbestos Removal and Plant Decommissioning" project located at Knab, Lerwick, Shetland. This selective procurement is being conducted through a restricted procedure for works in the industry category of general public services. The tender is currently in the active stage, with electronic submissions due by 23 February 2026 at 12:00 PM. The estimated contract value is set at £140,000, and interested parties should note the industry's national classification code of 45262660 for asbestos removal projects. The work is critical for safely refurbishing or demolishing areas within the Janet Courtney Building and the Main Plant Room.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in asbestos removal and environmental cleaning. With a duration of six months and a maximum of five candidates invited to negotiate, this contract is suitable for firms with a solid financial standing and relevant technical capabilities. Companies capable of providing full financial statements, supported either by a bank reference or a credit rating check of at least £70,000 per annum, are well-suited to compete. Successful participation in this project could lead to further engagements with regional or local authorities, enhancing business growth and establishing a presence in the Shetlands' public sector.

## Notice

This requirement is for the licensed removal of all asbestos-containing materials identified within the Janet Courtney Building plant room and associated service ducts & the Main Plant Room, together with full environmental cleaning followed by encapsulation of porous masonry surfaces, to render the areas safe for refurbishment and/or demolition.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB549036 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £140,000 |
| Lots value | £140,000 |
| 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 | 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

- 45262660 - Asbestos-removal work

## Release History

- 6 Feb 2026 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB549036

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB549036
  Asbestos Removal and Plant Decommissioning, Knab, Lerwick, Shetland - This requirement is for the licensed removal of all asbestos-containing materials identified within the Janet Courtney Building plant room and associated service ducts & the Main Plant Room, together with full environmental cleaning followed by encapsulation of porous masonry surfaces, to render the areas safe for refurbishment and/or demolition.

## Notice URLs

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- http://www.shetland.gov.uk
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- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=822654
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=822654
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx

## Provenance

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