Award

Provision of Naval Architecture Consultancy Services

SHETLAND ISLANDS COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

08 Apr 2025 at 00:00

Tender

23 May 2023 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

Shetland Islands Council, located at 8 North Ness, Lerwick, Shetland, under the procurement stage of Award, has completed the contracting process for the "Provision of Naval Architecture Consultancy Services." This procurement, focused on general public services, was conducted through an open procedure under regulations 28 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. The contract has been awarded to MACDUFF SHIP DESIGN for a 36-month period starting 17th July 2023, with a total value of £500,000 GBP. The anticipated contract was signed on 8th August 2023, and services are to be delivered within the UKM66 region.

The tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in naval architecture consultancy services. SMEs with strong technical expertise and the ability to meet stringent financial and insurance requirements are particularly well-suited for such contracts. The successful tenderer will benefit from being part of a framework agreement, allowing for subsequent call-offs over the contract's duration, thereby providing stability and potential for long-term business growth. This procurement process underscores the importance of quality, as the award criteria were heavily weighted on quality submissions (60%) alongside price considerations (40%).

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Notice Title

Provision of Naval Architecture Consultancy Services

Notice Description

The purpose of this Invitation to Tender (ITT) is to invite economic operators to submit Tenders for an anticipated 36-month period under a Framework Agreement with an anticipated start date of 17th July 2023 for the Provision of Naval Architecture Consultancy Services.

Lot Information

Lot 1

An Open Procedure is being followed in accordance with regulations 28 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. The procedure is intended to result in the Council entering into a Framework Agreement in accordance with Regulation 34 of the Regulations with the successful Tenderer, from whom subsequent Call-off(s) for the Services shall be made.

Renewal: Further two 12 month period may be considered.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000732506
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR527800
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

98360000 - Marine services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jun 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Aug 20232 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
SHETLAND ISLANDS COUNCIL
Contact Name
Colin Black - Procurement Manager, Graeme MacDonald
Contact Email
contract.admin@shetland.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1595744595

Buyer Location

Locality
SHETLAND
Postcode
ZE1 0LZ
Post Town
Lerwick
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
TLM66 Shetland Islands

Local Authority
Shetland Islands
Electoral Ward
Lerwick North and Bressay
Westminster Constituency
Orkney and Shetland

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MACDUFF SHIP DESIGN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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