Official UK procurement notice
Dynamic Purchasing - Construction, Civil Engineering and associated works
Authority: Orkney Islands Council (Local council)
What is being bought16 lots · detail below
Published requirement descriptionOrkney Islands Council is extending its existing Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for all construction, Civil Engineering and associated works for a 60 month period.
This will replace the existing Approved Contractors List. Works up to 2,000,000 GBP including reactive and planned maintenance, improvements, re-developments, testing , servicing and associated works will be covered by this DPS.
Works will be procured from a range methods, from dayworks to quick quotes for works up to 50,000 GBP and open procurement for works between 50,000 GBP and 2,000,000 GBP or where there is limited competition.
- Recurrence: 3 months prior to ending of this procurement, consideration will be given to extending the DPS again
CPV: Blacksmith services · Building construction work · Building-cleaning services · Construction work · Decoration work · Diving services · Floor-laying work · Hydrographic services · Installation services of electrical and mechanical equipment · Joinery work · Landscaping work · Plastering work · +5 more
How this dynamic market works
From the published notice- Type
- Dynamic market
Lots and requirements (16)Procurement structure
16 lots · no lot values publishedLot #1Building WorkCancelledRenewal
Building construction and Civil Engineering works up to a value of 2,000,000 GBP including but not limited to :-
1.1 FACILITATING & TEMPORARY WORKS:
- Removal or treatment of contaminated ground material
- Site dewatering and pumping
- Earthwork support
- Traffic and pedestrian management
- Ground investigation and location of existing services
1.2 SUBSTRUCTURE WORKS:
- All works to form standard foundations up to and including damp proof course
- Attendance on specialist designed foundations - piling etc.
- Remedial works to existing foundations - including underpinning
- Formation of lowest floor construction and associated substrates
- Drainage and services below ground including all associated testing and commissioning
- Formation of basements and retaining structures
1.3 SUPERSTRUCTURE WORKS:
- In-situ concreting works, associated reinforcement and formwork
- design, supply and installation of pre-cast concrete structures
- cementitious and granolithic screeds
- Formation of internal and external masonry walls
- Placement of precast concrete structures
- Building insulation
1.4 FACILITATING & RENOVATION WORKS:
- Minor demolition and investigative works
- Alteration of existing masonry structures
- Support of existing structures
- Masonry and concrete repairs
- Surface Cleaning by means of blasting, pressure washers and aggressive means
- Builders works in connection with services
1.5 EXTERNAL WORKS:
- Work to alter existing and form new paved areas
- Formation of ramps, steps and retaining walls
- Builders works in connection with external services
1.6 Provision and on-going alteration, maintenance and inspection of access scaffolding
Design and installation of non-standard scaffolding which may include the following:-
- Cantilevered scaffolds
- Buttressed, free-standing scaffolds
- Support scaffolds
- Complex loading bays
- Staircases and fire-escapes
- Chimney scaffolds
Contractors should note that the actual volume and value of works to be issued through this lot is unknown, and may change.
Lot #2Joinery Work / Ceiling & Partition WorkCancelledRenewal
Building construction and Civil Engineering works up to a value of 2,000,000 GBP including but not limited to :-
FACILITATING & RENOVATION WORKS:- Minor demolition and investigative works
- Alteration of existing timber structures
- Temporary works to provide protection - temporary partitions, hoardings etc.,
- Cutting out and replacing defective timbers, including rafter and joist-end replacements
SUPERSTRUCTURE WORKS:
- Timber frames, wall, floor, roof and ceiling constructions; including all associated linings and insulation
- Skirtings, architraves and isolated trims
- Supply and installation of timber and UPVC windows and doors
- Timber stairs, ramps and balustrades
- Timber floor finishes
- Suspended ceiling systems and associated perimeter trims, including alteration of existing installations
- External timber and cement board cladding
- General glazing works, replacement glazing, temporary repairs and installation of roof lights
FIXTURES & FITTINGS:
- Supply and installation of cubicles, vanity units and integrated panel systems (IPS)
-Installation of automatic doors
- Installation of domestic kitchen fittings
- Bespoke solutions - reception desks, fitted cupboards, shelving etc.,
Contractors should note that the actual volume and value of works to be issued through this lot is unknown, and may change.
Lot #3Roofing WorksCancelledRenewal
Building construction and Civil Engineering works up to a value of 2,000,000 GBP including but not limited to :-
- Provision and on-going alteration, maintenance and inspection of minor access scaffolding
- Repairs to and replacement of existing slates, concrete and metal tiles, copings and flashings
- Installation of single layer ply systems, liquid roof systems, GRP roofs and high performance felting systems
-Re-cladding in profiled sheeting, both insulated and uninsulated, including repairs and alterations.
Contractors should note that the actual volume and value of works to be issued through this lot is unknown, and may change.
Lot #4Electrical Work ( new and repair works)CancelledRenewal
Building construction and Civil Engineering works up to a value of 2,000,000 GBP including but not limited to :-
- Alteration and removal of existing services
- Domestic ventilation installations
- Electrical mains and sub-mains distribution
- Power installations
-Heating controls
- Lighting and specialist lighting installations
- Local electricity generation systems
- Earthing and bonding installations
- Communication systems - visual, audio, data
- Security systems - alarm, detection, CCTV, door entry systems.
Contractors should note that the actual volume and value of works to be issued through this lot is unknown, and may change.
Lot #5Plumbing & Mechanical Works (new and repairs works)CancelledRenewal
Building construction and Civil Engineering works up to a value of 2,000,000 GBP including but not limited to :-
Alteration and removal of existing services- Installation and alteration of sanitary appliances and ancillary fittings
- Foul drainage above ground
- Heating controls
- Leadworks
- Mains water supply
- Installation, adaption of ventilation systems
- Hot and Cold water supply and distribution
- Heat sources and central heating systems
- Non domestic ventilation and air conditioning systems
- Central control and building management systems
- Specialist piped supply installations - natural gas, oxygen, compressed air etc..,
- Attendance on specialist mechanical installations
- Associated builders work in connection with services
- Clearing blocked drainage
- All testing, commissioning and demonstrations
- Repairing existing services
Contractors should note that the actual volume and value of works to be issued through this lot is unknown, and may change.
Lot #6Groundswork & Landscape (inc fencing)CancelledRenewal
Building construction and Civil Engineering works up to a value of 2,000,000 GBP including but not limited to :-
EXTERNAL WORKS:
- Site clearance and eradication of plant growth
- Site profiling
- Minor demolition including grubbing up redundant services and foundations
- Work to alter existing and form new minor roads, paths, carparks, play surfaces, paved areas
Contractors should note that the actual volume and value of works to be issued through this lot is unknown, and may change.
- Soft landscaping and planting
- Land drainage
- Formation of ramps, steps and retaining walls
- Builders-works in connection with external services
Contractors should note that the actual volume and value of works to be issued through this lot is unknown, and may change.
Lot #7Blacksmiths & Forgemasters WorksCancelledRenewal
Building construction and Civil Engineering works up to a value of 2,000,000 GBP including but not limited to :-
- Supply and installation of handrails and balustrades - galvanised / powder-coated / stainless steel
- Supply and installation of entrance gates, feature fencing, security grills
- Bespoke metalwork
- Repairs to existing installations
Contractors should note that the actual volume and value of works to be issued through this lot is unknown, and may change.
Lot #8Rendering WorkCancelledRenewal
Building construction and Civil Engineering works up to a value of 2,000,000 GBP including but not limited to :-
New build, refurbishment projects, repairs and maintenance which may consist of but are not limited to:-
- Cement renders and wet and dry dash
- Insulated render systems
- Tiling
Contractors should note that the actual volume and value of works to be issued through this lot is unknown, and may change.
Lot #9Flooring ServicesCancelledRenewal
Building construction and Civil Engineering works up to a value of 2,000,000 GBP including but not limited to :-
- Surface preparation and self-levelling screeds
- Carpets and carpet tiles, barrier matting, vinyl and associated trims and skirtings
Contractors should note that the actual volume and value of works to be issued through this lot is unknown, and may change.
Lot #10Painting & Decorating WorkCancelledRenewal
Building construction and Civil Engineering works up to a value of 2,000,000 GBP including but not limited to :-
Internal and external works- Surface preparation, Ames taping, filling etc.
- Surface decoration of ceilings, walls, floors, timbers and metalwork
- Timber floor maintenance including industrial sanding, line painting and treatments.
Contractors should note that the actual volume and value of works to be issued through this lot is unknown, and may change.
Lot #11CleaningCancelledRenewal
Building construction and Civil Engineering works up to a value of 2,000,000 GBP including but not limited to :-
- Specialist pressure cleaning drains
- Telescopic gutter cleaning
- General cleaning following tenancy change, or damage caused
Contractors should note that the actual volume and value of works to be issued through this lot is unknown, and may change.
Lot #12Testing & ServicingCancelledRenewal
Building construction and Civil Engineering works up to a value of 2,000,000 GBP including but not limited to :-
- Air conditioning plant servicing and maintenance
- All other specialist services not covered by any lots
- Automatic doors servicing and maintenance
- Electrical systems
- Emergency lighting systems
- Fire alarm systems
- Fire evacuation chairs servicing and maintenance
- Fire extinguishers servicing and maintenance
- Fixed appliances testing
- Gas systems testing and maintenance
- Generator servicing and maintenance
- Grease filter cleaning
- Heat pump servicing
- Lifts testing and maintenance
- Lightening system servicing and maintenance
- MVHR servicing
- Oil boiler servicing and maintenance
- Portable appliances testing
- Rise and fall baths servicing and maintenance
- Roof anchors, wire rope systems and single point anchorage system servicing and maintenance
- Sewerage treatment plant , petrol interceptors & grease trap servicing
- Sprinkler / fire suppression systems servicing and maintenance
- Swimming pool equipment maintenance
- Ventilation system cleaning and servicing plant
- Vermin control
- Water systems management
- Wind turbine servicing and maintenance
- Wood waste and fume extraction systems maintenance (Local exhaust ventilation systems)
Contractors should note that the actual volume and value of works to be issued through this lot is unknown, and may change.
Lot #13Civil Engineering - MarineCancelledRenewal
Building construction and Civil Engineering works up to a value of 2,000,000 GBP including but not limited to :-
Includes repair , maintenance and construction works to piers and harbours
Contractors should note that the actual volume and value of works to be issued through this lot is unknown, and may change.
Lot #14Civil Engineering – Roads & StructuresCancelledRenewal
Building construction and Civil Engineering works up to a value of 2,000,000 GBP including but not limited to :-
Includes repair , maintenance and construction works to
- Roads
- Drainage
- Structures
- Airfields
Contractors should note that the actual volume and value of works to be issued through this lot is unknown, and may change.
Lot #15Hydrographic SurveysCancelledRenewal
Building construction and Civil Engineering works up to a value of 2,000,000 GBP including but not limited to :-
Undertake surveys in relation to maritime navigation, marine construction, dredging, offshore oil exploration/offshore oil drilling and
related activities.
Contractors should note that the actual volume and value of works to be issued through this lot is unknown, and may change.
Lot #16Diving & ROV ServicesCancelledRenewal
Building construction and Civil Engineering works up to a value of 2,000,000 GBP including but not limited to :-
Inspections, repair, maintenance and construction works to piers and harbours
Contractors should note that the actual volume and value of works to be issued through this lot is unknown, and may change.
What it takes to wini
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add morei
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
- Suitability
Bidders will be required to have:-
- Bidding for Lot 1 - Scaffolding section: CISRS Scaffolder (Blue) card (or equivalent)
- Bidding for Lot 4 - Electrical Works: NICEIC (or equivalent) or SELECT (or equivalent)
- Bidding for Lot 5 - Plumbing & Mechanical Works: SNIJIB (or equivalent) or SNIPEF (or equivalent) and Gas Safe (or equivalent)where applicable.
- Bidding for Lot 7 - Blacksmiths & Forgemasters: Factory Production Control Certifiicate (FPC) (or equivalent), Welding Certificate (or equivalent) - issued by a notified body, Declaration of Performance (DoP) (or equivalent).
- Bidding for Lot 8 - Rendering work - level 1 insulation boarding, level 2a EWI & silicone thincoat render, Level 2b EWI & dry dash or manufacturers equivalent scheme.
- Bidding for Lot 12 - Testing and Servicing - Minimum of 2 years proven track record of working for Government bodies and on the equipment being tested / serviced, along with professional qualification attributable to the testing / servicing to be undertaken
- Air conditioning plant servicing and maintenance - Competent person
- All other specialist services not covered by any lots - Competent person
- Automatic doors servicing and maintenance - Competent person
- Electrical systems - NICEIC (or equivalent) or SELECT (or equivalent)
- Emergency lighting systems - NICEIC - Emergency lighting - maintenance course or equivalent
- Fire alarm systems - NICEIS - Unit 5: maintenance to BS 5839-1 provides an understanding of the maintenance o…
- Economic & financial standing
Appendix A to the Contract Notice contains specific statements in relation to Section B (Economic and financial standing)
Financial Status - Bidders will be required to have a minimum "general" yearly turnover as detailed within the minimum level(s) of standards required below:
Where turnover information is not available for the time period requested, the bidder will be required to state the date which they were set up/started trading.
Where the bidder is under no obligation to publish accounts and therefore does not have financial and risk ratings, they will be required to provide their audited financial accounts for the previous 2 years as part of the request for documentation stage in order that the Council may assess these to determine the suitably of the bidder to undertake a contract of this size. This assessment will consider whether or not the bidders annual turnover meets the minimum turnover levels stated previously and whether or not there is any significant financial risk identified.
The Council will determine the Bidders financial status and risk where the contract is of high value (over 50,000GBP) or where Bidders have aggregated spend over multiple contracts over 50,000GBP.
Minimum: Insurance - Employer’s (Compulsory) Liability Insurance: 5,000,000GBP each and every claim Public Liability Insurance: 5,000,000GBP each and every claim. To allow you application to remain valid and up to date, present copies of insurances on expiry of your policy. - Technical & professional ability
Section C (Technical and professional ability) and Section D (Quality assurance schemes and environmental management standards) of the SPD (Scotland) document
Any significant changes to the business that impact on your ability to undertake works must be reported by re-submitting your application.
This could be following an expansion or contraction of turnover by 20% or more.
Minimum: As detailed within this notice and specifically with iii.1.1. Suitability to purse the preferred activity
- Staff
- Names and qualifications of delivery staff must be submitted
- “Dynamic Purchasing - Construction, Civil Engineering and associated…” is a dynamic market: the contest is a place on its panel, not a single contract.
Procedure terms & legal framework
From the official record · publisher note attached- Procedure method
- Restricted procedure
- Legal basis
- CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
- Procurement category
- Works
- Notice status
- Cancelled
- Procurement threshold
- Unspecified in notice
- Regulatory regime
- Standard
- Commercial structure
- Dynamic market
- Who may use this agreement
- Any qualifying supplier may apply while the market is open
- Competition type
- Competitive procedure
- GPA / WTO covered
- Yes (GPA)
- Recurring procurement
- Yes · 3 months prior to ending of this procurement, consideration will be given to extending the DPS again
- First published
- 22 Aug 2025, 17:01 BST
- Last source update
- 19 Sept 2025, 16:54 BST
- Authority reference
OIC/PROC/2156 Extension to OIC/PROC/0753- FTS notice number
2025/S 000-058263- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-058d36Find a Tender
- Electronic trading
- e-invoicing allowed · electronic ordering · electronic payment
- Performance terms
Contract performance conditions may relate in particular to social and environmental conditions.
Publisher note: Orkney Islands Council reserves the right to cancel the procurement at any stage and not award a Contract. The expenditure work or effort undertaken by bidders prior to the award of any Contract is accordingly a matter solely for the commercial judgement of bidders. Late tenders will not be considered by the Council and all questions are to be submitted via the Questions and Answers section of this contract advertisement on PCS. An economic operator that suffers, or risks suffering, loss or damage attributable to a breach of duty under the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations may bring proceedings in the Sheriff Court or Court of Session. (SC Ref:810550)
How it was run
Official notice- Admission period ends
- 17 Jun 2030, 12:00 BST
- Submission channel
- {"electronicSubmission","written"}
- Accepted languages
- en
- Bid validity
- 90 days from the deadline
www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk ↗ or Orkney Islands Council, School Place, Kirkwall, KW15 1NY, United Kingdom. NUTS code: UKM65. Gwyn Evans, [email protected], www.orkney.gov.uk ↗
Timeline
19 Sept 2025 → 24 Jun 2030 · 3 dates- Notice published400 days ago19 Sept 2025, 16:54 BST
- Today25 Oct 2026
- Admission / appointment period endsperiod end, not a bid countdown17 Jun 2030, 12:00 BST
- Invitations to tender expected24 Jun 2030, 00:00 BST
Notice history
1 event · 2 releases on Find a Tender- Status changed to cancelled19 Sept 2025, 16:54 BST
Commercial outcome & contract awards
Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecastContracting authority & participating public bodies
Dispute resolution & review bodies
- Kirkwall Sheriff CourtMediation bodyReview contact point
Official documents & specifications
Official links; attachments are not copiedNo document links were published on the notice.