Invitation to Tender for the Provision of Aquatic Sample Processing and Taxonomic Determination

Orkney Islands Council (Harbour Authority)

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

13 Oct 2025 at 17:13

Tender

06 Jun 2025 at 12:36

Summary of the contracting process

Orkney Islands Council (Harbour Authority) opened a procurement process for the provision of aquatic sample processing and taxonomic determination, focusing on marine non-native species monitoring linked to its Ballast Water Management Policy. The tender process follows an open procedure with a contract value of GBP 300,000, and it will span three years starting 4 August 2025, with possible extensions for an additional two years. The procurement falls under the industry category of services, specifically composition and purity testing and analysis services, and is located in Kirkwall, Orkney. The procurement stage was active as of June 2025, with the tender period closing on 8 July 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses experienced in technical testing, analysis, and consultancy services, particularly those involved in environmental monitoring and ecological analysis. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this contract particularly advantageous due to the specific expertise and project methodology requirements. Businesses positioned within the laboratory services industry or dealing with research consultancy would be well-suited to compete for this contract, potentially expanding their market presence within the UK maritime sector.

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Notice Title

Invitation to Tender for the Provision of Aquatic Sample Processing and Taxonomic Determination

Notice Description

Orkney Islands Council, Marine Services are seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced contractor for the provision of sample processing and taxonomic determination for a 3-year period (with the option to extend for a further 2 x 12 months). The Contract will commence on 4 August 2025.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Orkney Island Council, Marine Services conducts marine non-native species monitoring as part of its Ballast Water Management Policy (adopted December 2013). During this monitoring programme samples are collected from several locations within Scapa Flow, Orkney. In addition, samples are also collected from visiting yacht mooring (buoys and mooring chains). One overall tender is required for the following, split as detailed below: Project 1 - Non-native species monitoring programme (Option A and Option B). Project 2 - Visiting Yacht Mooring surveys.

Renewal: 2 x 12 months extensions, subject to satisfactory contractor performance.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05445e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064952-2025
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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services

71610000 - Composition and purity testing and analysis services

71630000 - Technical inspection and testing services

71632000 - Technical testing services

71900000 - Laboratory services

73111000 - Research laboratory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£283,670 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Oct 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Sep 202511 months ago
Contract Period
4 Aug 2025 - 3 Aug 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
May / June 2030

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Orkney Islands Council (Harbour Authority)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
KIRKWALL
Postcode
KW15 1NY
Postcode Area
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

APEM Ltd

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