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title: "Houton & Lyness Linkspan Painting"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000831906"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL (HARBOUR AUTHORITY)"
published: "2026-05-13"
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# Houton & Lyness Linkspan Painting

Buyer: ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL (HARBOUR AUTHORITY)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000831906

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## Summary

Orkney Islands Council (Harbour Authority) is seeking tenders for the "Houton & Lyness Linkspan Painting" project, which falls under the general public services category. This procurement, valued at £400,000, involves maintenance works including cleaning, blasting, and painting of the linkspan bridge, and is set to take place at Houton Ferry Terminal and Lyness Harbour in the Orkney Islands, UKM65 region. The procurement is currently at the tender stage via an open procedure, with tender submissions due electronically by 12:00 on 12th June 2026. The contract is to commence on 6th July 2026 and conclude by 27th September 2027.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in structural maintenance and painting services to expand their portfolios by engaging in a high-profile public works project. Companies with expertise in handling large-scale infrastructure maintenance, especially those experienced in working on active ferry berths, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Participating businesses could benefit from long-term growth by establishing relationships with the Orkney Islands Council and enhancing their credentials in public sector projects.

## 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 maintenance 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=MAY555814 |
| 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 | 13 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Jun 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 6 Jul 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

- 13 May 2026 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555814

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555814
  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

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- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=831906
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