Closed tender

Linkspan Inspections & Load Assessments

Details

Value
£140,000
Topic
Machinery-inspection services
Published
31 July 2026
Submission
21 August 2026

Tender description

This procurement is for linkspan inspections, load assessments, and testing (NDT and load testing), including the issue of certificates for all 11 linkspans across Orkney. Lot 1: This procurement is for linkspan inspections, load assessments, and testing (NDT and load testing), including the issue of certificates for all 11 linkspans across Orkney. The results of the survey will provide a baseline for short, medium, and long-term inspection planning and will support the development of a 5-year maintenance programme for each linkspan. It will also help to identify any future upgrading requirements.

Timeline

  1. Completed: Tender published31 July 2026
    Current notice
  2. Completed: Submission date21 August 2026

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. 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. Suppliers must also meet a sustainable procurement policy covering environmental and social standards.

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.

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