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Provision of Kerbside Collections and Associated Services for the Islands of Eday, Sanday, Stronsay, Westray, North Ronaldsay, Papa Westray, Rousay, Egilsay and Wyre

Description: Orkney Islands Council ("the Authority") has a requirement for the provision of kerbside collections and associated services, the majority of these provided as a statutory requirement under the Environmental Protection Act 1990 (As Amended), for domestic and commercial wastes arising on the Islands of Eday, Sanday, Stronsay, Westray, North Ronaldsay, Papa Westray, Rousay, Egilsay and Wyre within the Orkney Island Group.

Summary: Orkney Islands Council commissioned kerbside waste collection and related services for domestic and commercial waste across Orkney’s outer islands. The work covers weekly residual-waste collections from households, businesses and litter bins, scheduled bulky-waste collections, and supplying and delivering consumables for residents and service users. The locations are Eday, Sanday, Stronsay, Westray, North Ronaldsay, Papa Westray, and Rousay, Egilsay and Wyre. This is a collection and waste-management service, delivered across several separate island areas rather than as one island-wide operation. The requirement supports the Council’s statutory waste services under environmental protection legislation.

Provision of Kerbside Collections and Associated Services for the Islands of Eday, Sanday, Stronsay, Westray, North Ronaldsay, Papa Westray, Rousay, Egilsay and Wyre

Description: Orkney Islands Council ("the Authority") has a requirement for the provision of kerbside collections and associated services, the majority of these provided as a statutory requirement under the Environmental Protection Act 1990 (As Amended), for domestic and commercial wastes arising on the Islands of Eday, Sanday, Stronsay, Westray, North Ronaldsay, Papa Westray, Rousay, Egilsay and Wyre within the Orkney Island Group.

Summary: Orkney Islands Council is seeking contractors to provide kerbside waste collection and associated services for domestic and commercial customers on Eday, Sanday, Stronsay, Westray, North Ronaldsay, Papa Westray, and the islands of Rousay, Egilsay and Wyre. Services include weekly collection of residual waste from households, businesses and litter bins; scheduled collections of bulky items; and supplying and delivering consumables needed for the service and customer participation. The procurement is divided into seven island-based lots, so suppliers can focus on individual islands or bid for several. This is a waste collection and removal service (CPV 90511200), with delivery across the named islands in the Orkney Islands.

Supply and Delivery of Two Replacement Generators MV Hoy Head

Description: To replace 112.5kVa Volvo TMD 71A generators on the Hoy Head. This is due to the engines now being obsolete, reduced availability of spare parts and increased costs. New generators will require to be class approved and of the same electrical output. The generators must be supplied by 28 February 2027 to allow fitting during the vessels next scheduled drydock

Summary: Orkney Islands Council is buying two replacement generators for the vessel MV Hoy Head. The existing 112.5 kVA Volvo TMD 71A generators are obsolete, with spare parts becoming less available and more costly. The replacements must have the same electrical output and be class approved. The purchase is for supply and delivery; installation is not included in the stated requirement. Delivery is to Orkney, for fitting during the vessel’s next scheduled drydock. This is a marine generator supply requirement, suited to manufacturers, marine equipment suppliers and distributors able to provide compliant generating equipment and arrange delivery to the island. The procurement is a single requirement for both generators, rather than separate lots.

Supply and Delivery of Two Replacement Generators MV Thorsvoe

Description: To replace 112.5kVa Volvo TMD 71A generators on the MV Thorsvoe. This is due to the engines now being obsolete, reduced availability of spare parts and increased costs. New generators will require to be class approved and of the same electrical output. The generators must be supplied by 31 August 2027 to allow fitting during the vessels next scheduled drydock

Summary: Orkney Islands Council is buying two replacement generators for the MV Thorsvoe, replacing obsolete Volvo TMD 71A engines. The requirement is for marine generator supply, with delivery to support fitting during the vessel’s next scheduled dry dock. Each replacement must have the same electrical output as the existing 112.5 kVA generators and must be approved by the relevant marine classification body. The purpose is to address the engines’ obsolescence, the reduced availability of spare parts and rising parts costs. The buyer is Orkney Islands Council, based in Kirkwall, and the generators are for use on the MV Thorsvoe in Orkney.

Provision of Legal Advice to Orkney and Shetland Valuation Joint Board

Description: Orkney Islands Council ("the Authority") on behalf of the Orkney and Shetland Valuation Joint Board (the "Board") seeks to commission up to 5 legal services contractors under a framework contract arrangement.

Summary: Orkney Islands Council is seeking legal services on behalf of the Orkney and Shetland Valuation Joint Board. The requirement is for a framework of up to five contractors to provide advice and support to the Board on an as-needed basis. Work covers commercial contracts and transactions, commercial property, regulatory and public law, and dispute resolution. Services are intended for the Board, with delivery across Orkney and Shetland. This suits law firms and legal practices able to advise a public-sector valuation board across both commercial and public-law matters, and to respond to work as it arises rather than provide a single defined assignment.

Provision of IT Disaster Recovery plan

Description: The Park Authority is seeking specialist support to review and strengthen the alignment between Business Continuity (BC) and IT Disaster Recovery (ITDR) arrangements.

Summary: Cairngorms National Park Authority is seeking specialist IT disaster recovery support to review and strengthen how its business continuity arrangements align with IT disaster recovery. The work is intended to address improvements identified in an advisory report and help the Authority implement its recommendations. The aim is a more resilient and proportionate approach to recovering services and maintaining organisational continuity, replacing reliance on informal coordination with a documented framework. This is a professional IT resilience and continuity service (CPV 72000000). The work is for the Park Authority, based in Grantown-on-Spey, and relates to its operations in the Cairngorms National Park area.

ACHA Selection of Architect for New Build Housing Inveraray

Description: ACHA wishes to select a firm to provide architectural services in relation to a proposed housing development in Inveraray, Argyll.

Summary: Argyll Community Housing Association Limited is seeking an architect to design residential buildings for a proposed new-build housing development on a potential site in Inveraray, Argyll. The commission covers architectural services for the housing project, rather than construction work. The development is intended to provide new homes, with design work delivered for the Inveraray site. The procurement is for professional architectural services (CPV 71000000), including building design. The buyer is the housing association, based in Oban. This is a single-lot requirement, covering the architect appointment for the proposed residential development.

Electronic Point of Sale & Stock Management Agreement

Description: Electronic Point of Sale (EPOS) and Stock Management solution across onboard and lounge operations.

Summary: Caledonian Sleeper Limited intends to procure an electronic point-of-sale and stock-management service for its onboard and lounge operations. The system is intended to support sales and stock management across both settings. This is a rail-sector requirement, with the buyer based in Inverness. The planned procurement is classified as a service and relates to software for sales and stock control. The stated delivery scope covers onboard operations and lounges; no more specific delivery locations are identified. This is a single planned requirement, rather than separate published work packages.

Development of Business plan

Description: Development of a business plan. Business planning combined with market research and an iterative process with staff to discuss options, refine and develop.

Summary: Argyll and the Isles Coast and Countryside Trust (ACT) is seeking consultancy services to develop a business plan. The work combines market research with an iterative process involving ACT staff, using discussion to explore options and refine and develop the plan across relevant business areas. Delivery is in Lochgilphead, Argyll. This is a business-planning and market-research assignment for a consultant able to work with the organisation as the plan takes shape.

25.909 - Septic Tank Emptying and Associated Services, Arnish

Description: Septic tank emptying, disposal and cleaning services, including disposal of contents containing hydrocarbons

Summary: Highlands and Islands Enterprise is buying septic tank emptying, waste disposal and cleaning services at Arnish, including the handling and disposal of tank contents containing hydrocarbons. The requirement is for services rather than equipment or construction works. It is a single-stage procurement for septic tank emptying, with the detailed scope set out in the tender requirements. The delivery location is Arnish, in the Western Isles. Suppliers need to be able to provide the emptying and cleaning work as well as manage disposal of the resulting contents, including material containing hydrocarbons. The requirement may also involve additional sewer remedial works if the buyer exercises the renewal option.