UK Public Sector Contracts & Tenders

The Contracting Authority is seeking to procure suitably qualified and experienced businesses to undertake an Engineer Inspection programme across the length and breadth of Shetland. This work will take place in all location types including public buildings, Council offices, domestic properties, piers and quarries to name a few. All Engineering Inspection works covered by this contract are to be carried out by UKAS Registered companies and SAFed member companies who have a track record of successful service delivery. The contract is regulated by the NEC3 Framework Contract June 2005 (with amendments June 2006, April 2013). The contract comprises of the services as individually detailed. Engineering Inspection 1. Engineering Inspection works

The purpose of this Invitation to Tender (ITT) is to invite economic operators to submit Tenders for an anticipated 36-month period under a Framework Agreement with an anticipated start date of 1 November 2022 (which may be extended by up to an additional 12-month period) for the provision of dry docking facilities for refit/maintenance and associated services of marine vessels to Shetland Islands Council (the “Council”) operated vessels as and when required.

The scope encompasses a range of multi-disciplinary Marine Civil Engineering and technical consultancy services used by the Council. The successful Supplier may be required to undertake a wide range of activities related to the services.

The type of contract to be awarded is a contract for services for the provision of up to 16 residential care home placements for 24 hours per day 7 days per week, 52 weeks per year. The placements are for adults (i.e. aged 16 and above) with assessed needs, some of whom may have physical and/or learning disabilities/mental health problems.

The Harlsdale, Whalsay works comprise the full internal and external refurbishment of 12 properties set in a combination of terraces and semi-detached properties contained within a Council estate at Harlsdale, Whalsay. There are several owner-occupied properties within the scheme which although do not form part of the works, have to be kept in occupation at all times. The works include the full spectrum of services required in order to refurbish the properties to a new, modern and energy efficient standard together with associated site works and services. This procurement is being let as a serial contract with the potential, subject to satisfactory performance of Harlsdale, to add a secondary contract for similar works, that being the refurbishment of 11 properties at Kalliness, Weisdale, Shetland. The Kalliness contract may be negotiated and awarded at any time during the main Harlsdale contract or upon satisfactory completion.

The purpose of this Invitation to Tender (ITT) is to invite economic operators to submit Tenders for an anticipated 36-month period under a Framework Agreement with an anticipated start date of 17th July 2023 for the Provision of Naval Architecture Consultancy Services.

Provision of School, ASN and ASC Transport Contracts in Shetland Islands, Scotland

The scope of services encompasses a range of multi-disciplinary consultant Marine, Civil Engineering and Technical Services used by the Contracting Authority in the Sullom Voe Harbour Area.

Public Supply Contract for the Supply and Delivery of Biomass Pellets

The Council has a requirement for the provision of Business Gateway Shetland Advisory Services and seeks interest from economic operators in the market to join a Framework Agreement. The Framework Agreement is intended to provide agility, flexibility and simplicity to deliver business advisory services locally, that is in the Shetland Islands area for an initial period from 1 October 2023 to 30 September 2026. Delivery methods will include one-to-one advice, face to face with Clients. There is an option to extend the Framework Agreement for up to two further 12-month periods, subject to the availability of funding.

Pressure Systems Safety Regulations 2000 (PSSR) Inspections and Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 (LOLER) Inspections.

Tenders are sought from interested parties to supply to Shetland Islands Council a new vessel in accordance with the specification and in the timescale detailed in the Invitation to Tender. The requirement includes a proven design for a new build steel monohull workboat with 12 passenger capability that is MCA workboat code compliant. The vessel must be delivered to the Council at Lerwick, Shetland Islands by 31st October 2025.

The type of contract proposed to be awarded by the Council is a contract for services for the provision of a scheduled ferry service on the Foula to Shetland Mainland route. Subject to the Conditions of Contract, the agreement will operate from 1 April 2024 to 31 March 2027 both dates inclusive. The contract may be extended for up to another two 12 month periods at the Council’s request.

Applications are being sought for the Provision of Early Learning and Childcare 1140 Hours Funded Providers.

The type of contract to be awarded is a Contract for the Supply of Equipment. The contract is for the Supply of 2 (two) Engine Room Propulsion Engines for MV Fivla. The procedure being followed in an Open Procedure.

The type of contract to be awarded is a contract for the supply of equipment. The contract is for the supply, installation and commissioning (including delivery) of two (2) data acquisition and monitoring systems (one each per Vessel). The supply, installation and commissioning (including delivery) is to take place at the Premises. The procurement is governed by the Utilities Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2016. The procedure being followed is an Open Procedure in accordance with regulation 43 of the said 2016 Regulations.

Tenderers are invited to submit a Tender for the Supply and Delivery of Fresh Fish to Shetland Islands Council's catering facilities. The Council's catering facilities include Schools, AHS Halls of Residence, Care Homes, Islesburgh Cafe and Sella Ness Canteen.

Shetland Islands Council are looking to appoint Contractors to undertake maritime infrastructure works at two ferry terminal sites: Grutness on the Shetland mainland, and North Haven on Fair Isle. The works of these two ferry terminals are to facilitate a new larger vessel and create more sheltered conditions at Grutness pier.

Tenders are sought from interested parties to supply to Shetland Islands Council a new vessel in accordance with the Specification of Requirements and in the timescale detailed in the Invitation to Tender documents. The requirement is for an MCA workboat code compliant new build steel monohull vessel with 12 passenger capacity.