---
title: "Stromness Channel and Sutherland Pier, Flotta Dredging"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000833852"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL (HARBOUR AUTHORITY)"
published: "2026-06-05"
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# Stromness Channel and Sutherland Pier, Flotta Dredging

Buyer: ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL (HARBOUR AUTHORITY)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000833852

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## Summary

The Orkney Islands Council (Harbour Authority), acting as the buying organisation, has initiated a tender process for the "Stromness Channel and Sutherland Pier, Flotta Dredging" project, categorized under general public services within the works sector. This procurement involves significant capital dredging and associated hydrographic surveys for the approach channel to Stromness Harbour and the Sutherland Pier berthing area at Flotta. The tender process is in the active stage, with key deadlines including a submission end date on 6th July 2026, followed by bid opening at 14:00 the same day. The project is located in the UKM65 region, with interested suppliers required to submit electronic bids via the Public Contracts Scotland website, ensuring submissions are completed well ahead of the closing time.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in dredging and marine engineering, particularly those affiliated with organisations like the Central Dredging Association or the Federation of Dredging Contractors. With a projected value of £220,000, the contract is an attractive prospect for operators within the civil engineering and maritime services sectors looking to expand their operations in the Orkney Islands. The open procedure format and electronic submission requirement streamline the participation process, allowing adept businesses to illustrate their capability in handling complex marine infrastructure projects effectively.

## Notice

The works are to deliver Capital dredging works and associated hydrographic survey works to the Stromness Harbour approach channel and Sutherland Pier berthing area, Flotta

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This procurement is for capital dredging along with pre and post dredge bathymetric surveys of the Stromness approach channel and Sutherland Pier berthing area, Flotta.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN557419 |
| 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 | 5 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Jul 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £220,000 |
| Lots value | £220,000 |
| 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

- 45252124 - Dredging and pumping works

## Release History

- 5 Jun 2026 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN557419

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN557419
  Stromness Channel and Sutherland Pier, Flotta Dredging - The works are to deliver Capital dredging works and associated hydrographic survey works to the Stromness Harbour approach channel and Sutherland Pier berthing area, Flotta

## Notice URLs

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- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=833852
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## Provenance

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