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Provision of Marine Electrical and Mechanical Services

Shetland Islands Council (Utilities) · Local authority

In brief

Shetland Islands Council (Utilities) is looking for suppliers for architecture and engineering and building maintenance work (Scotland).

The notice does not state a value.

Bids close at midday, Thursday 22 October 2026.

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Can I win this?

Key dates

Bids by
midday, Thursday 22 October 2026

How bids are scored

Quality 40% · Price 60%

Price matters most. Expect to compete hard on cost.

Competition

Typical: a median of 5 bids per contract for architecture and engineering contracts in this region (from 266 awards in the last 12 months).

Framework

Winning puts you on a list of suppliers the buyer can call on; it does not guarantee work.

What the notice says

The scope of the procurement is the provision of Marine Electrical and Mechanical Services at Sullom Voe Terminal, Shetland including the crude oil loading jetties, and across the Council’s ports, harbours, ferry terminals, vessels and marine infrastructure. The successful Contractor must be capable of operating within high-hazard operational environments and complying with site-specific control measures, including permit-to-work and access control systems. A 24-hour, 365-day emergency call-out service is an essential requirement.

Should I bid?

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How to bid

  1. Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
  2. Submit your bid through the buyer's e-tendering portal: www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk.
  3. Make sure your bid arrives before midday, Thursday 22 October 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.

Timeline

  1. Contract notice · notice 085876-2026

About the buyer

Shetland Islands Council (Utilities)Last 12 months

Procurements

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Awards

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From notice 085876-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 10 September 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.