Tender

Ask AI about this notice

Summarise, research or assess it with AI

View Markdown

Share this notice

Send this contract to a colleague

ITT for the Provision of Specialist Consultancy Services for Landscape and Visual Assessments

Orkney Islands Council

This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Tender

10 Jul 2026 at 16:05

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Orkney Islands Council is seeking specialist consultancy services for Landscape and Visual Assessments as part of a procurement process categorised under environmental planning services. The tender, titled "ITT for the Provision of Specialist Consultancy Services for Landscape and Visual Assessments," is valued at £150,000 and follows an open procurement procedure. Companies interested in this opportunity must submit their electronic bids by 10 August 2026, 12:00 BST, with the contract period set to begin on 14 September 2026 and potentially extendable up to September 2031. The council office is based in Kirkwall on the Orkney Islands, which is the primary location for projects related to this procurement.

This tender offers a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in environmental services, particularly those with expertise in Landscape and Visual Impact Assessments. Successful applicants will support the appraisal and assessment of various development projects, providing expert advice for planning applications related to the Environmental Reports. Given the open procedure, any qualified landscape consultancy with a strong understanding of technical and contract management, as outlined in the selection criteria, stands a chance to benefit from this contract. The opportunity could enhance the business growth of companies offering specialised environmental strategies, expanding their footprint within regional or local authority projects.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Information

Notice Title

ITT for the Provision of Specialist Consultancy Services for Landscape and Visual Assessments

Notice Description

Orkney Islands Council has a requirement for specialist Landscape and Visual Assessment (LVIA) advisors to support the appraisal and assessment of a wide range of development projects, polices or proposals including EIA development projects.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Orkney Islands Council has a requirement for specialist Landscape and Visual Assessment (LVIA) advisors to support the appraisal and assessment of a wide range of development projects, polices or proposals including EIA development projects. We are looking to appoint qualified Landscape and Visual Impact Assessment specialists to support assessment of relevant planning applications and provide specialist advice to the Council on any relevant LVIA matters including policy and Local Development Plan work. This work is expected to primarily focus on the appraisal of Landscape and Visual assessment chapters within relevant Environmental Reports.

Renewal: Initial term of 3 years with 2 x 12 month extensions available (extensions subject to continued availability of funds).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c8dd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065313-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

90700000 - Environmental services

90711000 - Environmental impact assessment other than for construction

90712000 - Environmental planning

90714600 - Environmental security control services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jul 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Aug 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
14 Sep 2026 - 13 Sep 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Orkney Islands Council
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Further Information

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

JSON Markdown

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.

Loading OCDS record...