Top suppliers
Top suppliers to Orkney Islands Council
Top-five suppliers hold 78% of contract value — a concentrated market.
Procurement categories
What Orkney Islands Council buys
Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV) breakdown of contracts awarded over the reporting period.
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Latest Orkney Islands Council contracts awarded
The most recently published award notices on Find a Tender and Contracts Finder.
GB-Kirkwall: TPPL Orkney Islands Council HCC Lot 2 - 3 x 3.5t Tippers (31793)
A M Phillip Trucktech Ltd · 2026-06-30
£141K
Care Home for Adults with Acquired Brain Injury and Challenging Behaviour
Voyage 1 Limited · 2026-04-20
£734K
Care Home for Adults with Acquired Brain Injury and Challenging Behaviour
Voyage 1 Limited · 2026-04-20
£734K
Strategic Support Partnering Support re Options Appraisal of PFI Facilities Management Proposal
Independent Intelligence ltd · 2026-04-20
£102K
Measured Term Contract for the Orkney Mainland 2025 - 2028
R Clouston ltd · 2026-04-13
£4.5M
Measured Term Contract for the Orkney Mainland 2025 - 2028
R Clouston ltd · 2026-04-13
£4.5M
Provision of 2026 Refit Services MV Graemsay
Bill Mackie Engineering Ltd · 2026-04-02
£68K
Provision of 2026 Refit Services MV Eynhallow
Bill Mackie Engineering Ltd · 2026-04-02
£78K
Provision of Post Consent Commercial Advice
QMPF LLP · 2026-03-13
£285K
Supply and Delivery of General Stationery and Office Paper
SINCLAIR OFFICE SUPPLIES · 2026-03-13
£85K
Provision of Post Consent Commercial Advice
QMPF LLP · 2026-03-13
£285K
General Office Stationery and Equipment
SINCLAIR OFFICE SUPPLIES · 2026-03-13
£30K
Care Home for Adults with Learning Disabilities including Autism
Voyage 1 Limited · 2026-03-12
£2.6M
Care Home for Adults with Learning Disabilities including Autism
Voyage 1 Limited · 2026-03-12
£2.6M
Container Shipment of Waste to Shetland
Northwards Ltd · 2026-03-05
£3.0M
Container Shipment of Waste to Shetland
Northwards Ltd · 2026-03-05
£3.0M
GB-Kirkwall: TPPL Orkney Islands Council HCC Lot 2 - 1 x 3.5t Dropside with Crane (26776)
Motus Commercials Derby · 2026-02-27
£56K
GB-Kirkwall: TPPL Orkney Islands Council HCC Lot 2 - 1 x 3.5t Vehicle with Tipping Body & Tail Lift (27646)
Motus Commercials Derby · 2026-02-27
£42K
Provision of Website Services
Whereverly Limited · 2026-02-05
£91K
Provision of Specialist Valuation and Contractual Advice
Burges Salmon LLP · 2025-12-09
£75K
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Open Orkney Islands Council tenders
Tenders currently inviting bids. SMEs can respond via the official tender portal.
ITT for the Provision of Specialist Consultancy Services for Landscape and Visual Assessments
Deadline: 2026-08-10
£150K
ITT Provision of Security Services for Orkney Harbour Authority
Deadline: 2026-08-14
£850K
Supply of One Pre-Owned Aircraft
Container Shipment of Waste to Shetland
Container Shipment of Waste to Shetland
Invitation To Tender for the Restoration of the St Magnus Cathedral Organ
Invitation to Tender for the Provision of Asbestos Surveys and Associated Works 2025-2028
Provision of Nursery Operator Services
Provision of Nursery Operator Services
Orkney Community Wind Farms (OCWF) - Balance of Plant Contract
£20.0M
Orkney Community Wind Farms (OCWF) - Balance of Plant Contract
Invitation to Quote for the Provision of Planned and Reactive Road Maintenance Services Including Snow Clearing
Lightning Protection Test and Inspection 2024
Orkney Harbours Masterplan Phase 1 - Scapa Deep Water Quay (SDWQ)
Orkney Community Wind Farms - Turbine Supply Agreement & Full Service Agreement
Orkney Logistics Base (Hatston) Phase 1
Consultancy Services for Architectural Services 2024 - 2029
Invitation to Tender for the Provision of Employability Child Poverty Lead Service Re-run
Invitation to Tender for the Provision of Employability Child Poverty Lead Service
Invitation to Tender for the Provision of Employability Child Poverty Lead Service
Market analysis
Bidding into Orkney Islands Council — what to expect
Supplier concentration and timing patterns that shape SME bid strategy.
78%
Top-5 supplier share
87d
Avg response window
30d
Median response window
1mo
Avg contract duration
Frequently asked
Common questions about selling to Orkney Islands Council
How much does Orkney Islands Council spend on procurement?
Orkney Islands Council awarded 105 contracts totalling £87.9M between 2023-07-31 and 2026-07-31, working with 57 unique suppliers. Average contract value is £906K.
Who are Orkney Islands Council's top suppliers?
The largest suppliers to Orkney Islands Council by total award value are Nordex UK Ltd., R Clouston ltd, Loganair Limited. The top five suppliers together hold 78% of contract value.
What does Orkney Islands Council buy from suppliers?
Orkney Islands Council's procurement is concentrated in generators, repair and maintenance services of electrical and mechanical building installations, scheduled air transport services, alongside specialist categories. See the full CPV breakdown below.
How can my business bid for Orkney Islands Council contracts?
Orkney Islands Council publishes open tenders on Find a Tender and Contracts Finder. ENKII matches your business against live tenders, identifies certifications you'll need, and surfaces frameworks worth applying to. Free Readiness Score in 3 minutes.
What's the typical response window for Orkney Islands Council tenders?
Orkney Islands Council typically gives suppliers a median of 30 days to respond (average 87 days). Standard contract duration is around 1 months.
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How this profile is compiled
Analysed by ENKII · Updated 2026-07-31
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