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Published 27 Aug 2026, 09:38 BST

Official UK procurement notice

Dynamic Purchasing - Construction, Civil Engineering and associated works

Official notice

Authority: Orkney Islands Council (Local council)

16 lotsWorksRestricted procedure
Budget not disclosedValue not published
Submission deadline Not published
Lots 16see the lot list below

What is being bought16 lots · detail below

Published requirement description

Orkney Islands Council are setting up a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for all construction, Civil Engineering and associated works.

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.

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

Lots and requirements (16)Procurement structure

16 lots · no lot values published · same evaluation weights on every lot
Lot #1Building WorkCancelled

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. Additional information: Award criteria will vary for each project.

Delivery: Scotland · 12 separate areas within Orkney and its Islands see appendix B for further information
Lot #2Joinery Work / Ceiling & Partition WorkCancelled

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. Additional information: Award criteria may vary for each project.

Delivery: Scotland · 12 separate areas within Orkney and its Islands see appendix B for further information
Lot #3Roofing WorksCancelled

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. Additional information: Award criteria will vary for each project.

Delivery: Scotland · 12 separate areas within Orkney and its Islands see appendix B for further information
Lot #4Electrical Work ( new and repair works)Cancelled

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. Additional information: Award criteria will vary for each project.

Delivery: Scotland · 12 separate areas within Orkney and its Islands see appendix B for further information
Lot #5Plumbing & Mechanical Works (new and repairs works)Cancelled

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. Additional information: Award criteria will vary for each project.

Delivery: Scotland · 12 separate areas within Orkney and its Islands see appendix B for further information
Lot #6Groundswork & Landscape (inc fencing)Cancelled

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. Additional information: Award criteria will vary for each project.

Delivery: Scotland · 12 separate areas within Orkney and its Islands see appendix B for further information
Lot #7Blacksmiths & Forgemasters WorksCancelled

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. Additional information: Award criteria will vary for each project.

Delivery: Scotland · 12 separate areas within Orkney and its Islands see appendix B for further information
Lot #8Rendering WorkCancelled

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. Additional information: Award criteria will vary for each project.

Delivery: Scotland · 12 separate areas within Orkney and its Islands see appendix B for further information
Lot #9Flooring ServicesCancelled

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. Additional information: Award criteria will vary for each project.

Delivery: Scotland · 12 separate areas within Orkney and its Islands see appendix B for further information
Lot #10Painting & Decorating WorkCancelled

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. Additional information: Award criteria will vary for each project.

Delivery: Scotland · 12 separate areas within Orkney and its Islands see appendix B for further information
Lot #11CleaningCancelled

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. Additional information: Award criteria will vary for each project.

Delivery: Scotland · 12 separate areas within Orkney and its Islands see appendix B for further information
Lot #12Testing & ServicingCancelled

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. Additional information: Award criteria will vary for each project.

Delivery: Scotland · 12 separate areas within Orkney and its Islands see appendix B for further information
Lot #13Civil Engineering - MarineCancelled

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. Additional information: Award criteria will vary for each project.

Delivery: Scotland · 12 separate areas within Orkney and its Islands see appendix B for further information
Lot #14Civil Engineering – Roads & StructuresCancelled

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. Additional information: Award criteria will vary for each project.

Delivery: Scotland · 12 separate areas within Orkney and its Islands see appendix B for further information
Lot #15Hydrographic SurveysCancelled

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. Additional information: Award criteria will vary for each project.

Delivery: Scotland · 12 separate areas within Orkney and its Islands see appendix B for further information
Lot #16Diving & ROV ServicesCancelled

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. Additional information: Award criteria will vary for each project.

Delivery: Scotland · 12 separate areas within Orkney and its Islands see appendix B for further information

What it takes to win
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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 more
How bids were scored · same split on all 16 lots
Quality: 50%Price: 50%
Published award criteria (2)
  • Quality: 50
  • Price: 50
What this means for your bid
  • Price carries 50 of 100 points: a 10% discount moves about 5 points. This one is won on the number: sharpen the price before polishing the prose.

Price arithmetic assumes straight proportional scoring; the tender pack may use another formula.

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
Stand-alone contract (no framework)
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Yes (GPA)
Recurring procurement
Unspecified in notice
First published
27 Aug 2026, 09:38 BST
Last source update
27 Aug 2026, 09:38 BST
Authority reference
2018 - 2021
FTS notice number
2026/S 000-081608
Classification (CPV)
Blacksmith servicesBuilding construction workBuilding-cleaning servicesConstruction workDecoration workDiving servicesFloor-laying workHydrographic servicesInstallation services of electrical and mechanical equipmentJoinery work
+7 moreLandscaping workPlastering work
Delivery area
Scotland (UKM65)
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ed33 Find a Tender

Publisher note: This DPS notice has been replaced by the extension to this DPS released on 18/09/2025. Not applicable

Commercial outcome & contract awards

Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast
Awards 16

16 further award records carry no date or value.

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

Orkney Islands Council

Contracting authorityLocal CouncilRegional or local authorityGeneral public services Council Offices, School Place, Kirkwall, Scotland, KW15 1NYContact name, email, phone

Dispute resolution & review bodies

  • Kirkwall Sheriff CourtMediation bodyReview bodyReview contact point KirkwallContact email, phone

Official documents & specifications

Official links; attachments are not copied

No document links were published on the notice.