--- title: "Lift repairs, replacement, upgradinging and updating works" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000832981" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000832981" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000832981.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000832981.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL" published: "2026-07-01" --- # Lift repairs, replacement, upgradinging and updating works Buyer: ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000832981 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000832981) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000832981.json) ## Summary The Orkney Islands Council, a regional or local authority, is currently in the active tender stage for a public procurement process focused on lift repairs, replacement, upgrading, and updating works at their Council Offices in Kirkwall, Orkney. This procurement falls under the general public services industry category and involves works valued at GBP 86,000. The process employs an open procedure, allowing for electronic submissions via the Public Contracts Scotland platform. Key dates for this tender include a submission deadline on 29 July 2026, with the awarding period beginning the same day. The aim is to address comprehensive upgrades to two lifts within the office premises within a 180-day contract term, facilitating improved functionality and safety standards. This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in elevator mechanics, construction, and infrastructure development, particularly those experienced in handling substantial public sector projects. Companies with expertise in component replacement, mechanical upgrades, and compliance with safety regulations, and those capable of providing quick, efficient solutions within tight schedules, would be well-suited to compete. The use of an open procedure allows for a broad spectrum of candidates, maximising chances for participation in this public works project, and fostering business growth through potential further collaboration with public sector entities. The procurement method ensures transparency and equal opportunity for qualified firms to demonstrate their capabilities. ## Notice Repairs, renewal, upgrading and/or updating a total of 2 lifts in the Council Offices building in Kirkwall, Orkney ### Lot Information Lot 1 This procurement is for the repairs, replacement, upgrade and/or updating of 2 existing lifts in the Council Offices building. This is a split off of notice APR554430 for accelerated procurement. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL559207 | | 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 | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 1 Jul 2026 | | Submission deadline | 29 Jul 2026 | | Future notice date | 19 Jun 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £86,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | 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 | | 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 - 42 - Industrial machinery - 45 - Construction work - 50 - Repair and maintenance services ### Codes - 42416100 - Lifts - 42419510 - Parts of lifts - 45313100 - Lift installation work - 50750000 - Lift-maintenance services ## Release History - 1 Jul 2026 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL559207 - 2 Jun 2026 at 00:00 - Planning - PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN557085 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN557085&idx=1 2nd June 2026 - Lift repairs Council HQ - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN557085 Lift repairs, replacement, upgradinging and updating works - Repairs, renewal, upgrading and/or updating a total of 2 lifts in the Council Offices building in Kirkwall, Orkney - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL559207 Lift repairs, replacement, upgradinging and updating works - Repairs, renewal, upgrading and/or updating a total of 2 lifts in the Council Offices building in Kirkwall, Orkney ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.orkney.gov.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000832981 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=836217 - 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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