Awarded contract

Brough of Deerness Rock Slope Remedials

Details

Value
£17,620
Topic
Rock-removal work
Published
19 February 2024

Tender description

This procurement is for works to carryout scaling of existing rock slopes at the Brough of Deerness site to remove identified and potential instabilities. The Works comprise slope remedial measures to remove and descale loose material and rocks from natural rock slopes above a section of the existing footpath used to access the Brough of Deerness site, along with load testing of rock anchor bolts securing existing chain handrail and replacement of the galvanised steel chain itself.

Timeline

  1. Completed: Award date10 January 2024
  2. Completed: Award published19 February 2024
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About the buyer

Orkney Islands Council is the local authority for the Orkney Islands, and buys through a dedicated procurement service led by a service manager. Contract opportunities are advertised on the Public Contracts Scotland Portal, with larger opportunities also published on Find a Tender. Construction works are sourced through a Dynamic Purchasing System open to approved contractors. Smaller purchases are assessed directly by individual council officers, with formal written quotations sought above a lower threshold. A public contracts register lists the council's current and past agreements. Suppliers must also meet a sustainable procurement policy covering environmental and social standards.

UK local government drives £140bn in annual procurement, led by social protection (£66.6bn) and education (£57.1bn).

Over the past 5 years, most of Orkney Islands Council's contract awards have been in repair and maintenance, transport equipment and architectural and engineering services.

Relevant CPV codes

  • 45111212 · Rock-removal work
  • 45262000 · Special trade construction works other than roof works

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