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Summary of the contracting process

The Orkney Islands Council (Harbour Authority) has conducted a public procurement process for the "Supply and Delivery of Firefighting Foam". This tender was initiated on 21 June 2021, with an estimated contract value of £80,000. The procurement is categorised under "goods" and follows an open procurement method. Interested suppliers were required to submit their bids by 22 July 2021, for delivery to Kirkwall, Orkney, addressing the needs of Orkney Islands Council Marine Services for utilising the foam aboard two tugboats. The award period commenced on the same date as the submission deadline.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses in the firefighting and marine equipment sectors, particularly those offering firefighting foam products with the necessary certifications, such as the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS) Marine Equipment Directive (MED) approval. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) stand to benefit greatly, as evidenced by the five SME bids received during the process. Companies that specialise in marine safety equipment and have the capability for electronic submissions will be well-positioned to engage in this and similar tenders in the future.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Supply and Delivery of Firefighting Foam

Notice Description

Orkney Islands Council Marine Services has a requirement for the supply and delivery of firefighting foam to Kirkwall, Orkney for utilisation aboard two tugboats

Lot Information

Lot 1

Orkney Islands Council Marine Services has a requirement for the supply and delivery of 18,000l firefighting foam to Kirkwall, Orkney for utilisation aboard two FiFi class1 tugboats. Foam must have valid International Association of Classification Societies (IACS) Marine Equipment Directive (MED) approval certification, Preferably RINA but any other IACS member i.e., Lloyd's Register, BV, DNVGL will be sufficient.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000657977
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC436387
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

24 - Chemical products

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment


CPV Codes

24951220 - Fire-extinguisher agents

34513650 - Fire vessels

35110000 - Firefighting, rescue and safety equipment

35111000 - Firefighting equipment

35111200 - Firefighting materials

35111520 - Fire suppression foam or similar compounds

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£53,740 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Jul 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Aug 20215 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 (Harbour Authority)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
KIRKWALL
Postcode
KW15 1NY
Postcode Area
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

Oil Technics & Oil Technics (Fire Fighting Products) Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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