Award

Provision of Naval Architecture Consultancy Services

SHETLAND ISLANDS COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

08 Apr 2025 at 09:22

Tender

23 May 2023 at 13:37

Summary of the contracting process

The Shetland Islands Council has concluded the procurement process for the Provision of Naval Architecture Consultancy Services, which falls under the marine services industry category. This contract, worth £500,000, was part of a tender described in an Invitation to Tender (ITT) for a 36-month framework agreement. The process followed an open procedure according to the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. The contract was awarded to Macduff Ship Design on 8th August 2023 and is set to commence on 17th July 2023. The key location for service delivery is Shetland (region UKM66), under the jurisdiction of Lerwick Sheriff Court for legal matters.

This procurement offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in naval architecture consultancy and marine services. With an expected duration of three years, the contract provides stability and the potential for subsequent call-offs under the framework agreement. Suitable business candidates would include small to medium enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in marine services, particularly those with a track record of quality and competitive pricing, as evidenced by the award criteria of 60% quality and 40% price. Additionally, businesses that can provide thorough financial evaluations and meet the criteria for various liability insurances will be well-positioned for similar future opportunities.

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Notice Title

Provision of Naval Architecture Consultancy Services

Notice Description

The purpose of this Invitation to Tender (ITT) is to invite economic operators to submit Tenders for an anticipated 36-month period under a Framework Agreement with an anticipated start date of 17th July 2023 for the Provision of Naval Architecture Consultancy Services.

Lot Information

Lot 1

An Open Procedure is being followed in accordance with regulations 28 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. The procedure is intended to result in the Council entering into a Framework Agreement in accordance with Regulation 34 of the Regulations with the successful Tenderer, from whom subsequent Call-off(s) for the Services shall be made.

Renewal: Further two 12 month period may be considered.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03ceb1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013556-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

98360000 - Marine services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jun 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Aug 20232 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SHETLAND ISLANDS COUNCIL
Contact Name
Graeme MacDonald - Procurement Manager
Contact Email
contract.admin@shetland.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1595744595

Buyer Location

Locality
SHETLAND
Postcode
ZE1 0LZ
Post Town
Lerwick
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM66 Shetland Islands

Local Authority
Shetland Islands
Electoral Ward
Lerwick North and Bressay
Westminster Constituency
Orkney and Shetland

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MACDUFF SHIP DESIGN

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