Award

Provision of Aquatic Sample Processing and Taxonomic Determination

ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

27 May 2020 at 00:00

Tender

14 Jan 2020 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

Orkney Islands Council is currently engaged in the procurement process titled "Provision of Aquatic Sample Processing and Taxonomic Determination," aimed at appointing a qualified contractor for aquatic sample processing over a potential five-year period. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, and the tender period concluded on 20 February 2020. The location for the contract's execution is in Kirkwall, UK. The contract is valued at approximately £167,500 and will commence on 1 May 2020. The evaluation criteria for bids included aspects of quality and price.

This tender presents a promising opportunity for businesses specialising in environmental services, especially those with expertise in aquatic ecology and taxonomic determination. Companies capable of supporting non-native species monitoring and conducting marine sample analysis would be highly suitable competitors for this contract. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with relevant qualifications and experience should consider engaging with this opportunity to expand their portfolio in public sector contracts.

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Notice Title

Provision of Aquatic Sample Processing and Taxonomic Determination

Notice Description

Orkney Island Council, Marine Services are seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced contractor for the provision of aquatic sample processing and taxonomic determination for a 3-year period with the option to extend for a further 2 x 12 months, subject to the satisfaction of performance by the Authority. The Contract will commence on the 1st May 2020.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Orkney Island Council, Marine Services conducts marine non-native species monitoring as part of its Ballast Water Management Policy (adopted December 2013). During this monitoring programme samples are collected from several locations within Scapa Flow, Orkney. In addition, samples are also collected from visiting yacht mooring (buoys and mooring chains). Orkney Island Council, Marine Services are seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced contractor for the provision of aquatic sample processing and taxonomic determination. One overall quotation is required for the following, split as shown below: Project 1. - Non-native species monitoring programme Project 2. - Visiting Yacht Mooring surveys

Renewal: Two 12 month extensions, subject to satisfactory contract performance

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000610461
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY387263
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - 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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services

71610000 - Composition and purity testing and analysis services

71630000 - Technical inspection and testing services

71632000 - Technical testing services

71900000 - Laboratory services

73111000 - Research laboratory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£167,500 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£167,500 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£182,642 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 May 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Feb 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Apr 20205 years ago
Contract Period
1 May 2020 - 30 Apr 2023 2-3 years
Recurrence
Prior to the conclusion of the awarded contract and any extensions, the procurement is intended to be conducted again for ongoing provision of the service.

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
Not specified
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

APEM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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