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Consultancy Services for Architectural Services 2024 - 2029

ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

24 Mar 2025 at 14:31

TenderUpdate

11 Apr 2024 at 09:35

Tender

12 Mar 2024 at 16:30

Summary of the contracting process

Orkney Islands Council has conducted a public procurement process for Consultancy Services for Architectural Services covering the period from 2024 to 2029. The contract, managed under the Open procedure, caters to various architectural and design consultancy services within the Orkney Islands, encompassing both large "mainland" and outlying isles (KW15 - KW17). The procurement stage for this contract is completed, with an award made on 24th March 2025. The contract, valued at £326,535, started on 10th June 2024. The industry category for this procurement falls under architectural services for buildings (CPV 71221000).

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in architectural services, particularly those with experience in varied and remote geographic locations. Potential bidders should have substantial expertise in architectural design, construction, and inspection services, making this an ideal competition for established architectural firms or SMEs looking to expand their portfolio. With the strong emphasis on quality—spanning method statements, contract management, and fair work practices—businesses that can demonstrate robust project management and effective service delivery are well-positioned to benefit from this procurement opportunity, fostering business growth and increased recognition within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Consultancy Services for Architectural Services 2024 - 2029

Notice Description

Architectural Services as detailed within the contract documents.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Architectural and design consultancy services on a range of projects, some of which are identified within the contract documents, along with a contingency amount that will be valued in accordance with the schedule. Additional information: The relevant Exclusion Criteria are included in the online SPD (Scotland) linked to this Contract Notice. The Exclusion Criteria of the SPD will be scored on a pass/fail basis from the point of view of the Authority. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 8 and 9 of the the Procurement (Scotland) Regulations 2016.

Renewal: 24 month extension by mutual agreement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0447db
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010927-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

71200000 - Architectural and related services

71220000 - Architectural design services

71221000 - Architectural services for buildings

71223000 - Architectural services for building extensions

71251000 - Architectural and building-surveying services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£326,535 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Apr 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jun 20241 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
ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL
Contact Name
Denise Link
Contact Email
denise.link@orkney.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1856873535

Buyer Location

Locality
KIRKWALL
Postcode
KW15 1NY
Post Town
Kirkwall
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
TLM65 Orkney Islands

Local Authority
Orkney Islands
Electoral Ward
Kirkwall East
Westminster Constituency
Orkney and Shetland

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HRI MUNRO ARCHITECTURE

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