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Provision of Natural Heritage Guides and Intrepretation Boards

ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Orkney Islands Council, which is seeking to procure services for the "Provision of Natural Heritage Guides and Interpretation Boards" as part of the North Isles Landscape Partnership Scheme. The tender, identified as OIC/PROC/0819, has a total contract value of £80,000 and falls within the services industry category. The procurement is currently in the active tendering stage, and the deadline for submissions is set for 30 November 2018. The project is particularly focused on Orkney's North Isles, with all submissions required to be made electronically.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the fields of consultancy and environmental services, particularly those skilled in creating educational material and interpretative projects related to natural heritage. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in particular could thrive in this environment, as reflected by the fact that all bids received thus far have originated from SME suppliers. With the backing of substantial funding from various heritage and environmental bodies, organisations that are proficient in outdoor education, historical interpretation, or exhibit design would find themselves well-suited to compete for this contract.

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Notice Title

Provision of Natural Heritage Guides and Intrepretation Boards

Notice Description

The provision of Natural Heritage Guides and Interpretation Boards for Orkney's North Isles as part of the North Isles Landscape Partnership Scheme.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Consultancy Services for the Development of Natural Heritage Guides and Interpretation Boards for Orkney's North Isles. The North Isles Landscape Partnership Scheme (NILPS) has funding to deliver natural heritage guides and interpretation across the north isles of Orkney. NILPS is a 5-year, 4.5 million pound GBP project funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF), Historic Environment Scotland, Orkney Island Council, Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) and Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH). The aim of scheme is to promote the North's Isles natural, built and cultural heritage, through providing funding for a range of physical improvements, conservation and landscape projects, training, interpretation and educational projects. There is funding within the programme dedicated towards the development and provision of North Isles "wild Places" guides and interpretation.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000563862
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR348484
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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

79415200 - Design consultancy services

79822500 - Graphic design services

90700000 - Environmental services

92310000 - Artistic and literary creation and interpretation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£80,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Mar 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Nov 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Feb 20196 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
ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL
Contact Name
Glen Thomson
Contact Email
glen.thomson@orkney.gov.uk, procurement@orkney.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 01856873535

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

AQUATERA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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