--- title: "Houton & Lyness Linkspan Painting" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000830356" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000830356" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000830356.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000830356.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL (HARBOUR AUTHORITY)" published: "2026-05-11" --- # Houton & Lyness Linkspan Painting Buyer: ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL (HARBOUR AUTHORITY) Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000830356 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000830356) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000830356.json) ## Summary The Orkney Islands Council (Harbour Authority) has initiated a tender process for the project titled "Houton & Lyness Linkspan Painting". This procurement falls under the industry category of general public services and involves works at the Houton and Lyness Ferry Terminals located in the Orkney Islands, specifically in regions UKM65. The contract is currently in the tender stage, with submissions due by 12:00 on 10th June 2026. The procurement method is an open procedure allowing electronic submissions, with the award anticipated to begin on the same day as the bid opening, 10th June 2026, at 14:00. The scope entails the cleaning, blasting, and painting of linkspan bridges, alongside steelwork repairs, scheduled over two years with works at Houton in 2026 and Lyness in 2027. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in infrastructure maintenance, painting, and steel structure repairs, particularly those experienced in working on operational transport facilities. Companies with capacity in managing phased operations while ensuring uninterrupted ferry services will find this project an ideal fit. With a project value of £400,000, it offers substantial financial potential and the chance to forge long-term relationships with a key regional authority. Organisations meeting the suitability criteria, such as being registered within the UK Register of Companies, are encouraged to participate and utilise this opportunity to expand their business portfolio within the public sector. ## Notice This procurement is for works to repaint the Linkspans at Houton and Lyness Ferry Terminals over two years with works at Houton Linkspan being delivered in 2026 and then Lyness in 2027. The works include the cleaning, blasting and painting of the linkspan bridge and associated steel structures along with replacement of corroded bolts other steelwork where required. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The project objectives are to carry out vital repair works to 2 No. Linkspans at Houton and Lyness: prolonging the operational life of both structures by removing corrosion and applying protective paint coatings to the structures and remove and replace minor corroded components, along with repairs to railings on the ferry berth. The works are located on an active ferry berth, consequently, there will be a need to ensure that lifeline ferry services between Houton, Lyness and Flotta are maintained throughout. This will require careful planning and phasing of operations. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555598 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 11 May 2026 | | Submission deadline | 10 Jun 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 22 Jun 2026 - 27 Sep 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £400,000 | | Lots value | £400,000 | | 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 | 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 | TLM65 Orkney Islands | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45442120 - Painting and protective-coating work of structures ## Release History - 11 May 2026 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555598 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY555598&idx=12 11th May 2026 - Appendix 2/2 - Site Photographs - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY555598&idx=11 11th May 2026 - Appendix 2/2 - Site Photographs - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY555598&idx=10 11th May 2026 - Appendix 2/2 - Site Photographs - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY555598&idx=8 11th May 2026 - Appendix 2/1 - Record Drawings - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY555598&idx=9 11th May 2026 - Appendix 2/2 - Site Photographs - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY555598&idx=6 11th May 2026 - Appendix 1/3 - OIC Standing Orders - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY555598&idx=7 11th May 2026 - Appendix 2/1 - Record Drawings - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY555598&idx=4 11th May 2026 - Appendix 1/1 - Scope Drawings - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY555598&idx=5 11th May 2026 - Appendix 1/2 - Paint Specification - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY555598&idx=3 11th May 2026 - Appendix 1/1 - Scope Drawings - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY555598&idx=2 11th May 2026 - Appendix 1/1 - Scope Drawings - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY555598&idx=1 11th May 2026 - NEC4 ECC contract incl. ITT - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555598 Houton & Lyness Linkspan Painting - This procurement is for works to repaint the Linkspans at Houton and Lyness Ferry Terminals over two years with works at Houton Linkspan being delivered in 2026 and then Lyness in 2027. The works include the cleaning, blasting and painting of the linkspan bridge and associated steel structures along with replacement of corroded bolts other steelwork where required. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.orkneyharbours.com - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000830356 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=830356 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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