The winning team will refurbish the Category A-listed Janet Courtney Hostel and convert the 1939 former student accommodation block into new affordable housingThe complex is one of four buildings along with a church, institute and another hostel that remain on the site of the former old Anderson High School following its relocation to nearby Clickimin.Edinburgh-based 7N Architects has drawn up a masterplan for the site which is located on the Knab peninsula in Lerwick on the southern fringes of the islands largest settlement.AdvertisementAccording to the brief: Up until 2017, the Janet Courtney Hostel was used as student accommodation for pupils from outlying areas in Shetland.However, following the relocation of the school and the provision of new student accommodation, the building has remained unoccupied, falling into a state of disrepair.This project is for the conversion / refurbishment of the existing Janet Courtney Hostel into a combination of one, two and three beds flats for use as affordable housing by Shetland Islands Council.Early option appraisals indicate that it may be possible to accommodate up to 19 flats, although this will be dictated by further detailed design, space standards and current levels of demand in the area.Lerwick which means bay of clay in Old Norse is the main port for the Shetland Islands and currently has a population of around 7,500.AdvertisementThe latest procurement comes almost three years after Kevin Kelly Architects won a competition for a 5,000 beacon installation on Foula in the Shetlands.Bidders must have an average annual turnover of at least 54,000. Bids for the commission will be evaluated 60 per on experience and 40 per cent on methodology.Applicants must hold employers liability insurance of 10 million and public liability insurance of 5 million.Competition detailsProject title Janet Courtney Hostel Refurbishment, Lerwick, Shetland - Architectural Services and Principal DesignerClientContract value TbcFirst round deadline Midday, 11 April 2025Restrictions Minimum overall turnover of 54,000 per year for the last three financial years available, depending on the date on which the economic operator started trading, as far as the information on this turnover is available. Financial statements for the last three financial years if available, depending on the date on which the economic operator started trading, as far as the information on this turnover is available. A current bank reference to a minimum annual value of 80,000More information https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008722-2025