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Demolition of Former Papdale Halls of Residence, Kirkwall

Orkney Islands Council · tender

Tender information last checkedLast checked 2 Oct 2026, 10:26.

Opportunity overview

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. The project will also comprise the licensed removal of asbestos containing materials from the building prior to demolition and recycling of all waste materials where possible. The residential complex includes 5 no. three-storey residential blocks, connecting single-storey concourse, boiler stack and oil storage tanks. The buildings are CLASP Mk 4 construction comprising concrete panel curtain walling fixed to a steel frame. The floors and original flat roof are timber construction and windows and doors aluminium. A steel frame pitched roof was later installed on the residential blocks with metal profiled sheets. The buildings have a gross internal floor area of 5155m2 and a total site area of 14,149m2.

Classification

  • CPV45110000 — Building demolition and wrecking work and earthmoving work
  • CPV45111000 — Demolition, site preparation and clearance work
  • CPV45111100 — Demolition work

Lots

  • Demolition of former Papdale Halls of Residence, Kirkwall. This building was constructed in 1969 and served as accommodation for island based pupils attending Kirkwall Grammar School. The building closed in 2013 with a nursery business continuing on the ground floor of E block until June 2026. 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. The project will also comprise the licensed removal of asbestos containing materials from the building prior to demolition and recycling of all waste materials where possible. The building complex includes 5 no. three-storey residential blocks, connecting single-storey concourse, boiler stack and oil storage tanks. The buildings are CLASP Mk 4 construction comprising concrete panel curtain walling fixed to a steel frame. The floors and original flat roof are timber construction and windows and doors aluminium. A steel frame pitched roof was later installed on the residential blocks with metal profiled sheets. The buildings have a gross internal floor area of 5155m2 and a total site area of 14,149m2.Value not stated

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
40/0030/P005 - OIC/PROC/2418/PP1000
Status
active
Main Procurement Category
works
Procurement Method
selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Has Recurrence
No

Legal basis

Id
32014L0024
Scheme
CELEX

Classification

Scheme
CPV
Id
45111100
Description
Demolition work

Submission Method

electronicSubmission

Communication

Selection criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
suitability
Description
Suitably certified, qualified and experienced Contractors for combined demolition and licensed asbestos removal Contract.

Applies To

supplier

Contract terms

Performance Terms
As detailed in the SPD.
Has Electronic Ordering
Yes
Electronic Invoicing Policy
allowed
Has Electronic Payment
Yes

Other Requirements

Requires Staff Names And Qualifications
Yes

Covered By

GPA

Tender Period

Ends
5 Jun 2026, 12:00

Second Stage

Invitation Date
15 Jun 2026, 00:00

Submission terms

Languages

en

Bid Validity Period

Duration In Days
90

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Description
Demolition of former Papdale Halls of Residence, Kirkwall. This building was constructed in 1969 and served as accommodation for island based pupils attending Kirkwall Grammar School. The building closed in 2013 with a nursery business continuing on the ground floor of E block until June 2026. 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. The project will also comprise the licensed removal of asbestos containing materials from the building prior to demolition and recycling of all waste materials where possible. The building complex includes 5 no. three-storey residential blocks, connecting single-storey concourse, boiler stack and oil storage tanks. The buildings are CLASP Mk 4 construction comprising concrete panel curtain walling fixed to a steel frame. The floors and original flat roof are timber construction and windows and doors aluminium. A steel frame pitched roof was later installed on the residential blocks with metal profiled sheets. The buildings have a gross internal floor area of 5155m2 and a total site area of 14,149m2.
Has Renewal
No
Has Options
No
Status
active

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Quality Criterion
Type
quality
Description
20
Criterion 2
Type
price
Description
80%

Contract period

Duration In Days
240

Second Stage

Minimum Candidates
5
Maximum Candidates
5

Selection criteria

Description
Expected limited number of available Contractors given the value of works and remote location of Local Authority

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
45110000
Description
Building demolition and wrecking work and earthmoving work
Entry 2
Scheme
CPV
Id
45111100
Description
Demolition work
Entry 3
Scheme
CPV
Id
45111000
Description
Demolition, site preparation and clearance work

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKM65

Delivery Location

Description
Former Papdale Halls of Residence, Berstane Road, Kirkwall, Orkney, KW15 1NA

Published documents

Entry 1
Document Type
economicSelectionCriteria
Id
economic
Entry 2
Document Type
technicalSelectionCriteria
Id
technical

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Name
Orkney Islands Council
Id
GB-FTS-4848

Identifier

Legal Name
Orkney Islands Council

Address

Street Address
Council Offices, School Place
Locality
Kirkwall
Region
UKM65
Postal Code
KW15 1NY
Country Name
United Kingdom

Contact

Name
Francis Learmonth
Telephone
+44 01856873535
Fax Number
+44 01856876158

Roles

buyer
centralPurchasingBody

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
TED_CA_TYPE
Id
REGIONAL_AUTHORITY
Description
Regional or local authority
Entry 2
Scheme
COFOG
Id
01
Description
General public services
Organisation 2
Name
Kirkwall Sheriff Court
Id
GB-FTS-6207

Identifier

Legal Name
Kirkwall Sheriff Court

Address

Street Address
Watergate
Locality
Kirkwall
Postal Code
KW15 1PD
Country Name
United Kingdom

Contact

Telephone
+44 1856872110

Roles

reviewBody
mediationBody
reviewContactPoint

Details

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Kirkwall · UKM65 · KW15 1NY · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKM65

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

1 VERSION
  1. 041052-2026tender ·