---
title: "Linkspan Inspections & Load Assessments"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000838959"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL (HARBOUR AUTHORITY)"
published: "2026-07-31"
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# Linkspan Inspections & Load Assessments

Buyer: ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL (HARBOUR AUTHORITY)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000838959

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## Summary

The Orkney Islands Council (Harbour Authority) is seeking procurement for Linkspan Inspections and Load Assessments as part of its active tender process. This involves inspections, load assessments, and non-destructive testing (NDT), including issuing certificates for 11 linkspans across the Orkney Islands. The procurement is conducted using an open procedure, inviting electronic submissions via the Public Contracts Scotland platform. The tender closes on 21st August 2026 at 12:00 PM, with the award announcement scheduled the same day at 2:00 PM. The tender is categorised under service procurement in the general public services industry, with an estimated contract value of £140,000 GBP. The work will help in developing a 5-year maintenance programme for each linkspan and identifying future upgrading needs.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in engineering and inspection services, particularly those experienced in marine infrastructure. Companies with expertise in non-destructive testing and load assessments can leverage this opportunity to expand their portfolios. Additionally, the contract offers prospects for businesses with a focus on public and local authority services, aiming to establish long-standing relationships with the Orkney Islands Council. Due to the technical nature of the services required, organisations with skilled personnel and capacity to meet the specified requirements within the contract duration are well-positioned to benefit from this opportunity.

## Notice

This procurement is for linkspan inspections, load assessments, and testing (NDT and load testing), including the issue of certificates for all 11 linkspans across Orkney.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This procurement is for linkspan inspections, load assessments, and testing (NDT and load testing), including the issue of certificates for all 11 linkspans across Orkney. The results of the survey will provide a baseline for short, medium, and long-term inspection planning and will support the development of a 5-year maintenance programme for each linkspan. It will also help to identify any future upgrading requirements.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL561355 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Aug 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £140,000 |
| Lots value | £140,000 |
| 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

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71631100 - Machinery-inspection services

## Release History

- 31 Jul 2026 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL561355

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL561355
  Linkspan Inspections & Load Assessments - This procurement is for linkspan inspections, load assessments, and testing (NDT and load testing), including the issue of certificates for all 11 linkspans across Orkney.

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