North Isles Linkspans Control System Upgrades
Details
- Value
- £1,200,000
- Topic
- Installation works of passenger boarding bridges
- Published
- 5 February 2026
- Submission
- 6 March 2026
Tender description
This procurement is for the design, build, manufacture and installation of new control systems for Linkspans at four North Isles Ferry Terminals (Loth, Rapness, Eday and Stronsay). Lot 1: The objectives of the project are to provide upgrades to the Linkspan control systems including new control rooms/cabins, hydraulic and electrical systems at four North Isles Ferry Terminals located at Rapness (Westray), Loth (Sanday), Eday and Stronsay.
Timeline
- Completed: Tender published5 February 2026Current notice
- Completed: Submission date6 March 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. 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
- 45213353 · Installation works of passenger boarding bridges
Decision makers
Connect with the people behind this procurement.
| Contact name | Job title | Phone number | Work email |
|---|---|---|---|
| Head of Procurement | +44 •••• •••••• | ••••••••@orkney-islands-council.gov | |
| Commercial Director | +44 •••• •••••• | ••••••••@orkney-islands-council.gov | |
| Procurement Manager | +44 •••• •••••• | ••••••••@orkney-islands-council.gov | |
| Category Lead | +44 •••• •••••• | ••••••••@orkney-islands-council.gov | |
| Senior Buyer | +44 •••• •••••• | ••••••••@orkney-islands-council.gov | |
| Contracts Manager | +44 •••• •••••• | ••••••••@orkney-islands-council.gov |
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