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Provision of a Seabed Survey

ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Orkney Islands Council has recently completed the procurement process for the provision of a seabed survey using a Remotely Operated Vessel (ROV) in east Scapa Flow. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure and falls under the services category. The contract, valued at £70,000, was signed on 11th February 2025. Tritonia Scientific Ltd has been awarded the contract to carry out the survey, which is expected to include through-water positioning with sub-metre accuracy georeferencing. This initiative is based in the Orkney Islands, with specific activities located in the region UKM65.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in marine services and technology, particularly those capable of delivering advanced ROV solutions. Companies with expertise in underwater positioning and skilled pilot operations will find this contract an ideal opportunity to showcase their capabilities. Additionally, the successful completion of such contracts can enhance a company's portfolio and reputation, potentially leading to further business growth and additional contracts with similar requirements. This award highlights the potential for large-scale marine service providers to secure substantial projects in the public sector.

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Notice Title

Provision of a Seabed Survey

Notice Description

Orkney Islands Harbours Marine Services is seeking to commission the delivery of a Remotely Operated Vessel (ROV) survey of an area of the seabed in east Scapa Flow. The observation-class ROV should be capable of being deployed from a small vessel that will not be anchored or have dynamic positioning. The ROV should be sufficiently powerful, and the pilot appropriately skilled, to be able to follow a series of agreed transects over the survey area. Through-water positioning of the vehicle at the seabed (ideally sub-metre accuracy georeferencing) is also required.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Orkney Islands Harbours Marine Services is seeking to commission the delivery of a Remotely Operated Vessel (ROV) survey of an area of the seabed in east Scapa Flow. The observation-class ROV should be capable of being deployed from a small vessel that will not be anchored or have dynamic positioning. The ROV should be sufficiently powerful, and the pilot appropriately skilled, to be able to follow a series of agreed transects over the survey area. Through-water positioning of the vehicle at the seabed (ideally sub-metre accuracy georeferencing) is also required.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000781981
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB524603
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71354500 - Marine survey services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£70,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£70,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Feb 202512 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Feb 20251 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
Dominic Wilson, Janvi Thombre
Contact Email
dominic.wilson@orkney.gov.uk, janvi.thombre@orkney.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+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

TRITONIA SCIENTIFIC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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