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title: "Invitation to Tender for the Provision of Aquatic Sample Processing and Taxonomic Determination"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05445e"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL (HARBOUR AUTHORITY)"
published: "2025-10-13"
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# Invitation to Tender for the Provision of Aquatic Sample Processing and Taxonomic Determination

Buyer: ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL (HARBOUR AUTHORITY)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05445e

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## Summary

Orkney Islands Council (Harbour Authority) opened a procurement process for the provision of aquatic sample processing and taxonomic determination, focusing on marine non-native species monitoring linked to its Ballast Water Management Policy. The tender process follows an open procedure with a contract value of GBP 300,000, and it will span three years starting 4 August 2025, with possible extensions for an additional two years. The procurement falls under the industry category of services, specifically composition and purity testing and analysis services, and is located in Kirkwall, Orkney. The procurement stage was active as of June 2025, with the tender period closing on 8 July 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses experienced in technical testing, analysis, and consultancy services, particularly those involved in environmental monitoring and ecological analysis. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this contract particularly advantageous due to the specific expertise and project methodology requirements. Businesses positioned within the laboratory services industry or dealing with research consultancy would be well-suited to compete for this contract, potentially expanding their market presence within the UK maritime sector.

## Notice

Orkney Islands Council, Marine Services are seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced contractor for the provision of sample processing and taxonomic determination for a 3-year period (with the option to extend for a further 2 x 12 months). The Contract will commence on 4 August 2025.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Orkney Island Council, Marine Services conducts marine non-native species monitoring as part of its Ballast Water Management Policy (adopted December 2013). During this monitoring programme samples are collected from several locations within Scapa Flow, Orkney. In addition, samples are also collected from visiting yacht mooring (buoys and mooring chains). One overall tender is required for the following, split as detailed below: Project 1 - Non-native species monitoring programme (Option A and Option B). Project 2 - Visiting Yacht Mooring surveys.

Renewal: 2 x 12 months extensions, subject to satisfactory contractor performance.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064952-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| 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 | 13 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 3 Aug 2025 - 3 Aug 2028 |
| Recurrence | May / June 2030 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £300,000 |
| Lots value | £300,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £283,670 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL (HARBOUR AUTHORITY) |
| Locality | KIRKWALL |
| Post town | Kirkwall |
| Postcode | KW15 1NY |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Orkney Islands |
| Electoral ward | Kirkwall East |
| Westminster constituency | Orkney and Shetland |
| Delivery location | TLM65 Orkney Islands |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | APEM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services
- 71610000 - Composition and purity testing and analysis services
- 71630000 - Technical inspection and testing services
- 71632000 - Technical testing services
- 71900000 - Laboratory services
- 73111000 - Research laboratory services

## Release History

- 13 Oct 2025 at 16:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064952-2025
- 6 Jun 2025 at 11:36 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030561-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.orkneyharbours.com
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000800989
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA11522

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