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title: "Provision of Naval Architecture Consultancy Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03ceb1"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SHETLAND ISLANDS COUNCIL"
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# Provision of Naval Architecture Consultancy Services

Buyer: SHETLAND ISLANDS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03ceb1

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## Summary

The Shetland Islands Council has concluded the procurement process for the Provision of Naval Architecture Consultancy Services, which falls under the marine services industry category. This contract, worth £500,000, was part of a tender described in an Invitation to Tender (ITT) for a 36-month framework agreement. The process followed an open procedure according to the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. The contract was awarded to Macduff Ship Design on 8th August 2023 and is set to commence on 17th July 2023. The key location for service delivery is Shetland (region UKM66), under the jurisdiction of Lerwick Sheriff Court for legal matters.

This procurement offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in naval architecture consultancy and marine services. With an expected duration of three years, the contract provides stability and the potential for subsequent call-offs under the framework agreement. Suitable business candidates would include small to medium enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in marine services, particularly those with a track record of quality and competitive pricing, as evidenced by the award criteria of 60% quality and 40% price. Additionally, businesses that can provide thorough financial evaluations and meet the criteria for various liability insurances will be well-positioned for similar future opportunities.

## Notice

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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013556-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Jun 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Aug 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £500,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SHETLAND ISLANDS COUNCIL |
| Locality | SHETLAND |
| Post town | Lerwick |
| Postcode | ZE1 0LZ |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Shetland Islands |
| Electoral ward | Lerwick North and Bressay |
| Westminster constituency | Orkney and Shetland |
| Delivery location | TLM66 Shetland Islands |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MACDUFF SHIP DESIGN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98360000 - Marine services

## Release History

- 8 Apr 2025 at 09:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013556-2025
- 23 May 2023 at 13:37 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014654-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.shetland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000732506
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00402
- https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/lerwick-sheriff-court

## Provenance

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