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Orkney Gateway

HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT SCOTLAND

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process titled "Orkney Gateway" is led by Historic Environment Scotland, aiming to commission up to four teams to provide innovative concepts for a gateway vehicle to the Heart of Neolithic Orkney World Heritage Site. This procurement falls under the services category and is classified within the tourism, built heritage, and conservation industries. The procurement method is an open procedure, and it is currently at the award stage. Key details include the contract value of £1,000, which was signed on 15th January 2018, and the delivery is expected in the Glasgow region.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in tourism, infrastructure development, technology, and community engagement. Companies with expertise in creative design, visitor experience enhancements, and technological integration will be particularly well-suited to compete. Given the emphasis on delivering value and addressing infrastructure challenges arising from increased visitor numbers, small and medium-sized enterprises that can offer innovative and practical solutions are encouraged to express their interest, which may lead to substantial business growth in the heritage and tourism sectors.

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Notice Title

Orkney Gateway

Notice Description

Orkney Islands Council (OIC) and Historic Environment Scotland (HES) and Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) wish to commission up to 4 teams to propose a range of concepts for a gateway vehicle to the Heart of Neolithic Orkney World Heritage Site (HONO WHS). The options will consider: - Infrastructure - Technology - Content - Community benefits - Academic/Research benefits and opportunities - Overall Added Value - Deliverability The ambition is to provide innovative ideas for a visitor experience that makes the most of the unique individual sites within the HONO WHS, the landscape in which it sits, linkages with the rest of Orkney (physically and culturally), and the latest technology, as well as addressing the infrastructure challenges generated by the recent surge in visitor numbers to Orkney and the opportunities from research and academic sectors.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000519362
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB308775
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award 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

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

75 - Administration, defence and social security services


CPV Codes

63513000 - Tourist information services

75125000 - Administrative services related to tourism affairs

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£5,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Feb 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Dec 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jan 20188 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT SCOTLAND
Contact Name
Fiona Fretwell
Contact Email
procurement@hes.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1316688866

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH9 1SH
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM65 Orkney Islands

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Southside/Newington
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

CHRIS BLANDFORD ASSOCIATES

NORTHLIGHT HERITAGE

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV301312&idx=2
    8th December 2017 - Guidance for Suppliers on how to upload tender responses.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV301312
    Orkney Gateway - Orkney Islands Council (OIC) and Historic Environment Scotland (HES) and Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) wish to commission up to 4 teams to propose a range of concepts for a gateway vehicle to the Heart of Neolithic Orkney World Heritage Site (HONO WHS). The options will consider: - Infrastructure - Technology - Content - Community benefits - Academic/Research benefits and opportunities - Overall Added Value - Deliverability The ambition is to provide innovative ideas for a visitor experience that makes the most of the unique individual sites within the HONO WHS, the landscape in which it sits, linkages with the rest of Orkney (physically and culturally), and the latest technology, as well as addressing the infrastructure challenges generated by the recent surge in visitor numbers to Orkney and the opportunities from research and academic sectors.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB308775
    Orkney Gateway - Orkney Islands Council (OIC) and Historic Environment Scotland (HES) and Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) wish to commission up to 4 teams to propose a range of concepts for a gateway vehicle to the Heart of Neolithic Orkney World Heritage Site (HONO WHS). The options will consider: - Infrastructure - Technology - Content - Community benefits - Academic/Research benefits and opportunities - Overall Added Value - Deliverability The ambition is to provide innovative ideas for a visitor experience that makes the most of the unique individual sites within the HONO WHS, the landscape in which it sits, linkages with the rest of Orkney (physically and culturally), and the latest technology, as well as addressing the infrastructure challenges generated by the recent surge in visitor numbers to Orkney and the opportunities from research and academic sectors.

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