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title: "North Isles Linkspans Control System Upgrades"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000822914"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL (HARBOUR AUTHORITY)"
published: "2026-06-08"
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# North Isles Linkspans Control System Upgrades

Buyer: ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL (HARBOUR AUTHORITY)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000822914

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## Summary

The Orkney Islands Council (Harbour Authority) recently completed the procurement process titled "North Isles Linkspans Control System Upgrades". This project entails the design, build, manufacture, and installation of new control systems for Linkspans at four North Isles Ferry Terminals located at Loth, Rapness, Eday, and Stronsay within the Orkney Islands region. The procurement process followed an open procedure, categorised under works, with the main procurement stage listed as 'award' and 'contract'. The key procurement stages included a tender announcement on 5th February 2026, with bids accepted electronically by 6th March 2026, and the contract was awarded to Malakoff Limited with a contract value of £1,567,747.40, signed on 15th May 2026.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in control systems and infrastructure, particularly those experienced in providing municipal and transportation services. Large-scale enterprises like Malakoff Limited, which have demonstrated capacity and experience in managing complex installations, would be well-suited to engage in similar future tenders. Moreover, businesses can benefit from engaging in regional projects that enhance their portfolio in public works and network with local authorities. This project not only creates immediate business prospects but can also lead to long-standing relationships with the Orkney Islands Council and other similar authorities.

## Notice

This procurement is for the design, build, manufacture and installation of new control systems for Linkspans at four North Isles Ferry Terminals (Loth, Rapness, Eday and Stronsay).

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The objectives of the project are to provide upgrades to the Linkspan control systems including new control rooms/cabins, hydraulic and electrical systems at four North Isles Ferry Terminals located at Rapness (Westray), Loth (Sanday), Eday and Stronsay.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN557458 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 May 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,200,000 |
| Lots value | £1,200,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,567,747 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL (HARBOUR AUTHORITY) |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MALAKOFF |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45213353 - Installation works of passenger boarding bridges

## Release History

- 8 Jun 2026 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN557458
- 5 Feb 2026 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB548942

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB548942&idx=72
  17th March 2026 - ITT documents
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB548942&idx=80
  17th March 2026 - ITT documents
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB548942&idx=79
  16th March 2026 - Question 33
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB548942&idx=78
  16th March 2026 - Appendix 2/1 - Existing O&M Manual
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB548942&idx=77
  13th March 2026 - Appendix 2/1 - Existing O&M Manual
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB548942&idx=76
  13th March 2026 - Appendix 2/1 - Existing O&M Manual
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB548942&idx=75
  13th March 2026 - Appendix 2/1 - Existing O&M Manual
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB548942&idx=74
  13th March 2026 - Appendix 2/1 - Existing O&M Manual
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB548942&idx=73
  4th March 2026 - Appendix 2/1 - Record Drawings (Hydraulic)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB548942&idx=1
  4th March 2026 - ITT documents
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB548942&idx=71
  19th February 2026 - Appendix 2/1 - Record Drawings (Stronsay)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB548942&idx=70
  19th February 2026 - Appendix 2/1 - Record Drawings (Stronsay)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB548942&idx=69
  19th February 2026 - Appendix 2/1 - Record Drawings (Stronsay)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB548942&idx=68
  19th February 2026 - Appendix 2/1 - Record Drawings (Stronsay)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB548942&idx=67
  19th February 2026 - Appendix 2/1 - Record Drawings (Stronsay)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB548942&idx=66
  19th February 2026 - Appendix 2/1 - Record Drawings (Stronsay)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB548942&idx=65
  19th February 2026 - Appendix 2/1 - Record Drawings (Rapness)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB548942&idx=64
  19th February 2026 - Appendix 2/1 - Record Drawings (Rapness)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB548942&idx=61
  19th February 2026 - Appendix 2/1 - Record Drawings (Eday)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB548942&idx=63
  19th February 2026 - Appendix 2/1 - Record Drawings (Loth)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB548942&idx=62
  19th February 2026 - Appendix 2/1 - Record Drawings (Loth)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB548942&idx=60
  19th February 2026 - Appendix 2/1 - Record Drawings (Loth)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB548942&idx=59
  19th February 2026 - Appendix 2/1 - Record Drawings (Eday)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB548942&idx=58
  19th February 2026 - Appendix 2/1 - Record Drawings (Eday)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB548942&idx=57
  19th February 2026 - Appendix 2/1 - Record Drawings (Eday)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB548942&idx=56
  19th February 2026 - Appendix 2/1 - Record Drawings (Eday)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB548942&idx=55
  19th February 2026 - Appendix 2/1 - Record Drawings (Eday)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB548942&idx=54
  19th February 2026 - Appendix 2/1 - Record Drawings (Linkspan)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB548942&idx=53
  17th February 2026 - Appendix 2/5 - Eday Pier Shore Power
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB548942&idx=52
  17th February 2026 - Appendix 2/4 - Existing Utilities
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB548942&idx=50
  5th February 2026 - Appendix 2/4 - Existing Utilities
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB548942&idx=51
  5th February 2026 - Appendix 2/4 - Existing Utilities
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB548942&idx=46
  5th February 2026 - Appendix 2/2 - EIC Reports
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB548942&idx=47
  5th February 2026 - Appendix 2/2 - EIC Reports
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB548942&idx=48
  5th February 2026 - Appendix 2/3 - Site Photographs
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB548942&idx=49
  5th February 2026 - Appendix 2/4 - Existing Utilities
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB548942&idx=40
  5th February 2026 - Appendix 2/1 - Record Drawings (Hydraulic)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB548942&idx=41
  5th February 2026 - Appendix 2/1 - Record Drawings (Hydraulic)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB548942&idx=42
  5th February 2026 - Appendix 2/1 - Existing O&M Manual
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB548942&idx=43
  5th February 2026 - Appendix 2/2 - EIC Reports
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB548942&idx=44
  5th February 2026 - Appendix 2/2 - EIC Reports
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB548942&idx=45
  5th February 2026 - Appendix 2/2 - EIC Reports
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB548942&idx=37
  5th February 2026 - Appendix 2/1 - Record Drawings (Hydraulic)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB548942&idx=38
  5th February 2026 - Appendix 2/1 - Record Drawings (Hydraulic)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB548942&idx=39
  5th February 2026 - Appendix 2/1 - Record Drawings (Hydraulic)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB548942&idx=35
  5th February 2026 - Appendix 2/1 - Record Drawings (Electrical)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB548942&idx=36
  5th February 2026 - Appendix 2/1 - Record Drawings (Electrical)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB548942&idx=34
  5th February 2026 - Appendix 2/1 - Record Drawings (Electrical)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB548942&idx=32
  5th February 2026 - Appendix 2/1 - Record Drawings (Electrical)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB548942&idx=33
  5th February 2026 - Appendix 2/1 - Record Drawings (Electrical)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB548942&idx=30
  5th February 2026 - Appendix 2/1 - Record Drawings (Electrical)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB548942&idx=31
  5th February 2026 - Appendix 2/1 - Record Drawings (Electrical)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB548942&idx=26
  5th February 2026 - Appendix 2/1 - Record Drawings (Electrical)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB548942&idx=27
  5th February 2026 - Appendix 2/1 - Record Drawings (Electrical)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB548942&idx=28
  5th February 2026 - Appendix 2/1 - Record Drawings (Electrical)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB548942&idx=29
  5th February 2026 - Appendix 2/1 - Record Drawings (Electrical)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB548942&idx=23
  5th February 2026 - Appendix 2/1 - Record Drawings (Linkspan)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB548942&idx=24
  5th February 2026 - Appendix 2/1 - Record Drawings (Electrical)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB548942&idx=25
  5th February 2026 - Appendix 2/1 - Record Drawings (Electrical)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB548942&idx=19
  5th February 2026 - Appendix 2/1 - Record Drawings (Linkspan)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB548942&idx=20
  5th February 2026 - Appendix 2/1 - Record Drawings (Linkspan)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB548942&idx=21
  5th February 2026 - Appendix 2/1 - Record Drawings (Linkspan)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB548942&idx=22
  5th February 2026 - Appendix 2/1 - Record Drawings (Linkspan)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB548942&idx=10
  5th February 2026 - Appendix 1/3 - Scope Drawings
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB548942&idx=11
  5th February 2026 - Appendix 1/3 - Scope Drawings
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB548942&idx=12
  5th February 2026 - Appendix 1/3 - Scope Drawings
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB548942&idx=13
  5th February 2026 - Appendix 1/4 - Standing Orders
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB548942&idx=14
  5th February 2026 - Appendix 2/1 - Record Drawings (Linkspan)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB548942&idx=15
  5th February 2026 - Appendix 2/1 - Record Drawings (Linkspan)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB548942&idx=16
  5th February 2026 - Appendix 2/1 - Record Drawings (Linkspan)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB548942&idx=17
  5th February 2026 - Appendix 2/1 - Record Drawings (Linkspan)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB548942&idx=18
  5th February 2026 - Appendix 2/1 - Record Drawings (Linkspan)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB548942&idx=7
  5th February 2026 - Appendix 1/3 - Scope Drawings
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB548942&idx=8
  5th February 2026 - Appendix 1/3 - Scope Drawings
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB548942&idx=9
  5th February 2026 - Appendix 1/3 - Scope Drawings
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB548942&idx=2
  5th February 2026 - Appendix 1/1 - Performance Specification
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB548942&idx=3
  5th February 2026 - Appendix 1/2 - Risk Assessment
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB548942&idx=4
  5th February 2026 - Appendix 1/3 - Scope Drawings
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB548942&idx=5
  5th February 2026 - Appendix 1/3 - Scope Drawings
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB548942&idx=6
  5th February 2026 - Appendix 1/3 - Scope Drawings
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB548942
  North Isles Linkspans Control System Upgrades - This procurement is for the design, build, manufacture and installation of new control systems for Linkspans at four North Isles Ferry Terminals (Loth, Rapness, Eday and Stronsay).
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN557458
  North Isles Linkspans Control System Upgrades - This procurement is for the design, build, manufacture and installation of new control systems for Linkspans at four North Isles Ferry Terminals (Loth, Rapness, Eday and Stronsay).

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