Lift repairs, replacement, upgradinging and updating works

What this is

Orkney Islands Council is seeking a contractor to carry out repairs, replacement, upgrade and/or updating of 2 existing lifts in the Council Offices building in Kirkwall, Orkney. This is a Prior Information Notice (PIN) for accelerated procurement, split from a previous notice. The estimated value is £86,000 excluding VAT, and the formal contract notice is expected around 19 June 2026.

Key points

• Estimated value: £86,000 excluding VAT — below FTS threshold, accelerated procurement
• Works cover 2 lifts at Council Offices, School Place, Kirkwall, Orkney (KW15 1NY)
• Formal contract notice expected around 19 June 2026 — register interest now via Public Contracts Scotland

Who can bid

This is a Prior Information Notice only. Eligibility criteria will be defined in the forthcoming contract notice expected around 19 June 2026. Contractors must be qualified and competent to undertake lift repairs, replacement, upgrading and updating works.

How it is scored

Not yet specified. Award criteria will be published in the full contract notice. Procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA).

How to submit

Register interest via Public Contracts Scotland portal at publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk (SC Ref: 832981). Formal tender submissions will be invited through the full contract notice. Works documents (9.99 KB) are available upon registering interest.

Clarifications

Clarification process will be detailed in the full contract notice. Contact: Alvin Leong, alvin.leong@orkney.gov.uk, Tel: +44 01856873535.

Contract period

Contract duration not yet specified. Full contract notice expected around 19 June 2026.

Classification

CPV 45313100 — Lift installation work 42416100 — Lifts50750000 — Lift-maintenance services42419510 — Parts of lifts ScotlandHighlands and Islands