Award

Conservation Surveying Services and Architectural Services 2024-2029

ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

24 Mar 2025 at 00:00

Tender

08 May 2024 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

Orkney Islands Council has completed the procurement process for "Conservation Surveying Services and Architectural Services 2024-2029". This contract covers the delivery of full and interim quinquennial inspections at St Magnus Cathedral and other heritage properties within Orkney over a five-year period, starting with a comprehensive inspection in 2024 and an interim review in 2029. The contract was valued at £243,000 and awarded on 23rd July 2024. Additional one-off inspections of other historic properties will be conducted within the first two years to assist with future budgeting and planning. The procurement followed an open procedure and was managed electronically through Public Contracts Scotland, with tender submissions closing on 7th June 2024.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in conservation, surveying, and architectural services, providing a steady stream of work spread over five years. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) focused on heritage property restoration, architectural assessment, and related consulting services would be well-suited to compete. The contract also includes specific technical services, such as drone and measured surveys. The long-term nature of the project means that businesses engaged in this contract can benefit from sustained work and the chance to establish a strong working relationship with Orkney Islands Council. Furthermore, the inclusion of undefined architectural services offers potential for firms to develop new projects from stage 2 to 4, enhancing growth prospects.

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Notice Title

Conservation Surveying Services and Architectural Services 2024-2029

Notice Description

The focus of this procurement will be on the delivery of full and interim quinquennial inspections at the Cathedral, over a period of 5 years after which the procurement of these services will commence again. The intention is to undertake the one-off inspections to other historical properties within the first year or two of the contract. This will provide a clear picture of future commitments to facilitate improved budgeting and planning of works.

Lot Information

Lot 1

St Magnus Cathedral Measured survey and delivery of scaled drawings Full Quinquennial inspection, 2024 Interim Quinquennial inspection, 2029 Up to 4 other heritage properties - Measured surveys as above complete with inspection, report and long term costed plans of work Undefined architectural services to develop projects potentially from stage 2-4

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000749887
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR526662
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


CPV Codes

71250000 - Architectural, engineering and surveying services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£243,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£163,462 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Jun 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Re-tender will be in 2029 if fully delivered in accordance with the terms of the contract, but may be sooner should any of the parties opt to terminate the contract early, or if full available contract value is met before the conclusion of the 5-year term

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
Contact Email
denise.link@orkney.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 01856873535, +44 1856873535

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

SIMPSON & BROWN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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