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Orkney Islands Council
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Total contracts
48
Known spend
£200m
46 disclosed
Average value
£4m
Per contract
Active suppliers
10
Last 5 years
Top suppliers
Last 5 years- 1
Randstad
2 winslatest 06 Oct 2026£5m
- 2
MedGen Ltd Scotland
2 winslatest 06 Oct 2026£5m
- 3
Seven Resourcing
2 winslatest 06 Oct 2026£5m
- 4
Voyage 1 Limited
2 winslatest 20 Apr 2026£3m
- 5
Nordex UK Ltd.
1 winlatest 25 Jul 2025£40m
- 6
R Clouston ltd
1 winlatest 13 Apr 2026£4m
- 7
Northwards Ltd
1 winlatest 05 Mar 2026£3m
- 8
James Wilson (Orkney) Ltd.
1 winlatest 13 Oct 2025£1m
- 9
Ypeople
1 winlatest 13 Oct 2025£705,853
- 10
Harper Macleod LLP
1 winlatest 06 Mar 2025£500,000
What they buy
By CPV categorySewage, refuse & cleaningCPV 90
9 contracts · £8m
Construction worksCPV 45
6 contracts · £116m
Transport equipmentCPV 34
6 contracts · £745,097
Architectural & engineeringCPV 71
5 contracts · £8m
Business servicesCPV 79
4 contracts · £2m
Community & personal servicesCPV 98
3 contracts · £5m
Repair & maintenanceCPV 50
3 contracts · £5m
Health & social workCPV 85
3 contracts · £4m
Renewal radar
Awarded contracts predicted to come up for re-tender in the next 18 months
- GB-Kirkwall: TPPL Orkney Islands Council HCC Lot 2 - 3 x 3.5t Tippers (31793)
Predicted using median duration of UK contracts in the same CPV division (8 months from contract start date → renewal expected by Feb 2027).
Feb 2027
40% confident
Tender activity
Notices published per month — last 24 months
All contracts (48)
Provision of social care workers
This contract is for agencies to supply qualified social care workers to provide homecare, care home, supported accommodation and sheltered housing services in Orkney.
Provision of social care workers
Provision of social care workers via agency provision to work within the Homecare, Care Homes, Supported Accommodation and Sheltered Housing within Orkney.
Provision of kerbside collections and associated services for the islands of eday, sanday, stronsay, westray, north ronaldsay, papa westray, rousay, egilsay and wyre
Orkney Islands Council ("the Authority") has a requirement for the provision of kerbside collections and associated services, the majority of these provided as a statutory requirem
Provision of kerbside collections and associated services for the islands of eday, sanday, stronsay, westray, north ronaldsay, papa westray, rousay, egilsay and wyre
Orkney Islands Council is looking for a company to collect kerbside waste (both domestic and commercial) on eight of its islands. The service must meet the statutory duties set out in the Environmental Protection Act 1990.
Provision of stand management
The council wants a supplier to design, set up and run a shared exhibition stand so that Orkney businesses can attend up to seven trade shows or conferences each year.
Provision of domestic stock condition surveys
Orkney Islands Council wants to hire a qualified consultant to carry out condition surveys of its social housing, checking each home against the Scottish Housing Quality Standard. About 1,050 homes will be surveyed over three years, with roughly a third inspected each year.
Supply of one pre-owned aircraft
Orkney Islands Council is buying a used Britten‑Norman BN2B‑26 aircraft to keep inter‑island air routes running under a Public Service Obligation contract, with delivery planned for the 2025/26 financial year.
Grounds maintenance services: 2027-2031
The council is hiring a contractor to provide four‑year grounds maintenance – grass cutting, trimming, weed control and plant care – for school pitches, parks and several cemeteries across Orkney, with a possible one‑year extension.
Dynamic purchasing - construction, civil engineering and associated works
Orkney Islands Council are setting up a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for all construction, Civil Engineering and associated works. This will replace the existing Approved Contra
Invitation to quote for the supply of services to assist with the isles planned and reactive roads maintenance activities
Orkney Islands Council is seeking quotes to set up a flexible agreement to hire operated construction plant (excavators, cranes, tractors, trailers, etc.) for planned and emergency road maintenance across the South linked isles, Outer isles and West Mainland Orkney.
Orkney community wind farms (OCWF) - balance of plant contract
Orkney Islands Council is hiring a contractor to design and build all civil and electrical works (the Balance of Plant) for two community wind farms – Quanterness (operational 2028) and Faray (operational 2030).
Provision of planning enforcement direct action contractor
Orkney Islands Council is looking for contractors to carry out a range of on‑demand works that support its planning enforcement duties, such as demolition, repairs, road works and site clearance. You can bid for any single lot or a combination of lots depending on the services you can provide.
Provision of planning enforcement direct action contractor
Orkney Islands Council is looking for one or more contractors to carry out on‑demand enforcement works for the Council’s planning authority, helping maintain the credibility of the planning process.
Provision of 2026 refit services MV thorsvoe
2026 vessel refit services of MV Thorsvoe with repairs to commence Monday 14 September 2026, with repairs to be completed by Tuesday 29 September 2026. All items required are noted
ITT provision of security services for orkney harbour authority
The Authority has a requirement for a suitably qualified and experienced contractor for the provision of Security Services to attend cruise / passenger vessels whilst visiting Orkn
ITT for the provision of specialist consultancy services for landscape and visual assessments
Orkney Islands Council has a requirement for specialist Landscape and Visual Assessment (LVIA) advisors to support the appraisal and assessment of a wide range of development proje
Gb-kirkwall: TPPL orkney islands council HCC lot 2 - 3 x 3.5t tippers (31793)
Spec 1 - 3 x 3.5t Iveco Daily 35C14HA8 with Tail Lifts
Provision of designated person for the ports & marine facilities safety code and marine safety management system (MSMS)
Orkney Islands Council is the Statutory and Competent Harbour Authority for the Local Authority ports of Scapa Flow, Kirkwall and additional ferry terminals / piers within the Orkn
Demolition of former papdale halls of residence, kirkwall
The project will comprise the complete removal of the buildings, foundations, roads, footpaths, services and infrastructure back to a brownfield site, ready for future development.
Care home for adults with acquired brain injury and challenging behaviour
Specialist Care Home services for adults with acquired brain injury and challenging behaviour. Specialist residential care home service for Adults with Acquired or Traumatic Brain