Award

Conservation Surveying Services and Architectural Services 2024-2029

ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

24 Mar 2025 at 14:28

Tender

08 May 2024 at 11:00

Summary of the contracting process

Orkney Islands Council is inviting bids for the procurement of conservation surveying and architectural services for St Magnus Cathedral and other heritage properties in Orkney, under the title "Conservation Surveying Services and Architectural Services 2024-2029". The services fall under the industry category of architectural, engineering, and surveying services (CPV 71250000) and the procurement method will follow an open procedure. The procurement stage is active and is currently in the tender phase. Businesses interested must submit their bids by 7 June 2024. The contract period will cover full quinquennial inspections and interim inspections over five years, with an initial procurement value estimated at £243,000 GBP.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in architectural and surveying services, particularly those with experience in heritage property conservation. The contract encompasses detailed measured surveys and inspections which will facilitate improved planning and budgeting for future renovation and maintenance works. Suitable businesses would ideally have strong capabilities in delivering high-quality project management within time-constrained environments. Additionally, there is a need for drone and measured surveys, making those with expertise in these advanced surveying methods well-suited for the contract.

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Notice Title

Conservation Surveying Services and Architectural Services 2024-2029

Notice Description

The focus of this procurement will be on the delivery of full and interim quinquennial inspections at the Cathedral, over a period of 5 years after which the procurement of these services will commence again. The intention is to undertake the one-off inspections to other historical properties within the first year or two of the contract. This will provide a clear picture of future commitments to facilitate improved budgeting and planning of works.

Lot Information

Lot 1

St Magnus Cathedral Measured survey and delivery of scaled drawings Full Quinquennial inspection, 2024 Interim Quinquennial inspection, 2029 Up to 4 other heritage properties - Measured surveys as above complete with inspection, report and long term costed plans of work Undefined architectural services to develop projects potentially from stage 2-4

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0457de
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010926-2025
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

71250000 - Architectural, engineering and surveying services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£243,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£163,462 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Jun 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Re-tender will be in 2029 if fully delivered in accordance with the terms of the contract, but may be sooner should any of the parties opt to terminate the contract early, or if full available contract value is met before the conclusion of the 5-year term

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL
Contact Name
Bruce Pinkerton
Contact Email
bruce.pinkerton@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

SIMPSON & BROWN

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