Gremista Landfill, Lerwick, Shetland - Phase 3 Construction

Shetland Islands Council

Published: Jul 9, 2026

Updated: Jul 14, 2026

Source: Public Contracts Scotland

About This Opportunity

This is a works contract in the construction and civil works, water and sanitation and humanitarian aid sectors, with a focus on Drainage and Protection. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums. Proposals must be submitted before August 19, 2026.

Published through Public Contracts Scotland, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for civil works in the construction and civil works sector. Works contracts of this nature generally require demonstrated experience in similar infrastructure projects, adequate equipment and technical personnel, and financial capacity including bank guarantees. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

Description

The Gremista Landfill, Lerwick Phase 3 extension will primarily involve cut and fill earthworks, new haul roads, installing new surface water drainage ditches, pipework, manholes, and headwalls; placing a 500mm bentonite-enriched soil layer over the new landfill formation surface; followed by a 2mm HDPE welded geomembrane basal liner, protection geotextile, leachate collection pipework, and 500mm thick, clean aggregate drainage / protection layer. Capping works to the existing Phase 2 landfill area are also included and will comprise 1mm thick LLDPE welded geomembrane and restoration soils. The type of contract to be awarded is a Works contract. The procedure is a regulated procurement governed by the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. The procedure being followed is an Open Procedure.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from Public Contracts Scotland and was originally published on July 9, 2026. Last refreshed today. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Shetland Islands Council

Shetland Islands Council has issued 62 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 5 currently open and 52 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Information & Communication Technology, Architecture & Engineering Services, and Construction & Civil Works. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via Public Contracts Scotland and UK FTS - Find a Tender Service. Most recent publication: July 9, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit Public Contracts Scotland to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions provided by the contracting authority.

When does this tender close?

The submission deadline is August 19, 2026. You have 36 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Shetland Islands Council in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Works contract in the Construction & Civil Works sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.