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Provision of Maritime Research Project - The Seas Around Orkney

ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Orkney Islands Council recently completed a public procurement process for the "Provision of Maritime Research Project - The Seas Around Orkney". This service contract, valued at £126,750, pertains to the maritime history of Orkney's North Isles and was conducted under an open procurement method. The tender was initiated on 9th May 2019, with a submission deadline on 31st May 2019. The procurement stage is now at the award phase, with the contract signature dated 8th July 2019. The project's delivery location is within the region of Kirkwall, Orkney, UK.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in maritime research, public services, interpretation, and communication projects. Companies that have expertise in archaeology, environmental consultancy, and heritage management would be well-suited to participate. With funding support from various organisations, including the Heritage Lottery Fund, organisations can leverage this opportunity to contribute to the promotion and conservation of Orkney's cultural heritage while potentially growing their business through this engagement.

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Notice Title

Provision of Maritime Research Project - The Seas Around Orkney

Notice Description

The provision of a research, communication and interpretation project, focused on the maritime history of Orkney's North Isles.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The North Isles Landscape Partnership Scheme (NILPS) has funding for a research, communication and interpretation project focused on the maritime history of Orkney's 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-r6ebe6-0000582231
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT368883
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
Large

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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy 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

71351914 - Archaeological services

72314000 - Data collection and collation services

73110000 - Research services

73112000 - Marine research services

79415200 - Design consultancy services

90700000 - Environmental services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£126,750 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£126,750 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£126,750 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Oct 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 May 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jul 20196 years ago
Contract Period
10 Jun 2019 - 31 Aug 2022 3-4 years
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
Contact Email
bruce.pinkerton@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

WESSEX ARCHAEOLOGY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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