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Consultancy Services for the Development of a Virtual Dive and Underwater Interpretation Resource

ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Orkney Islands Council pertains to the "Consultancy Services for the Development of a Virtual Dive and Underwater Interpretation Resource.” This contract is categorized under general public services within the region of Orkney, UK. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, and the tender is currently within the award stage, having recently awarded the contract to Aquatera Ltd. The total contract value is £60,000. Notably, the project's duration is from March 1, 2019, to March 31, 2019, with a deadline for bids originally set for January 10, 2019.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly those specialising in consultancy services related to marine environments, educational resources, and digital technologies. Companies with expertise in project management and the development of virtual educational tools would be particularly well-suited to compete for similar opportunities. The involvement of local partnerships emphasises the project’s community impact, catering to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can contribute to the conservation and enhancement of Orkney’s natural heritage.

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Notice Title

Consultancy Services for the Development of a Virtual Dive and Underwater Interpretation Resource

Notice Description

The provision of Consultancy Services for the development of a virtual dive and underwater interpretation resource for Orkney's North Isles.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The North Isles Landscape Partnership Scheme (NILPS) has funding to develop a underwater interpretation resource or virtual dive that will raise awareness and knowledge of the protected and rare underwater environment that surrounds the North Isles. 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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000567678
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR348494
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

48 - Software package and information systems

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

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

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

63513000 - Tourist information services

64216000 - Electronic message and information services

79415200 - Design consultancy services

79961320 - Underwater photography services

90700000 - Environmental services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£60,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Mar 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jan 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Mar 20196 years ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2019 30 days
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
Bruce Pinkerton, Glen Thomson
Contact Email
bruce.pinkerton@orkney.gov.uk, glen.thomson@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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