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Provision of Archaeological Assessment Services

ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The Orkney Islands Council has awarded a contract for the provision of Archaeological Assessment Services. The buying organisation was Orkney Islands Council, located in Kirkwall, UK. The title of the procurement was "Provision of Archaeological Assessment Services" in the industry category of Environmental protection. The procurement stage was in the Award stage, with the contract being signed on 10th October 2022. The contract is for the value of 9913.5 GBP.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses, particularly those in the archaeological services sector, to compete for the contract. The procurement method used was an open procedure, allowing fair competition. Businesses with expertise in archaeological assessment services and experience in desk-based assessments and excavations would be well-suited to bid for this contract. The tender was specific to the Bridge Street Regeneration Area in Kirkwall, presenting a targeted opportunity for businesses interested in working on projects in that location.

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Notice Title

Provision of Archaeological Assessment Services

Notice Description

The main aim and purpose of work is for a suitably qualified and experienced Archaeological Services Contractor to undertake a desk-based assessment, walkover and to carry out up to 3 trial pits/trenching excavations to assess the archaeological potential within the Bridge Street Regeneration Area around the Anchor buildings. These assessments are necessary requirement prior to planning future developments in this area.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The main aim and purpose of work is for a suitably qualified and experienced Archaeological Services Contractor to undertake a desk-based assessment, walkover and to carry out up to 3 trial pits/trenching excavations to assess the archaeological potential within the Bridge Street Regeneration Area around the Anchor buildings. These assessments are necessary requirement prior to planning future developments in this area.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000703896
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC467771
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

45 - Construction work

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

45112450 - Excavation work at archaeological sites

45221210 - Covered or partially-covered excavations

71355000 - Surveying services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£10,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£10,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£9,913 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Dec 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Sep 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Oct 20223 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
Denise Link, Joanne Tait
Contact Email
denise.link@orkney.gov.uk, joanne.tait@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

ORCA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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