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title: "Aquatic Sample Processing and Taxonomic Determination"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000433964"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL (HARBOUR AUTHORITY)"
published: "2020-08-13"
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# Aquatic Sample Processing and Taxonomic Determination

Buyer: ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL (HARBOUR AUTHORITY)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000433964

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## Summary

The Orkney Islands Council (Harbour Authority) is seeking a suitably qualified contractor for the tender titled "Aquatic Sample Processing and Taxonomic Determination," which has reached the award stage. The procurement process has been conducted under an open procedure, highlighting services within the environmental protection sector. This procurement took place in Kirkwall, UK, with the contract valued at £59,754, signed on 21 April 2016. The initial tender was published on 13 August 2020, with a total of six bids received, all submitted electronically.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in aquatic sample processing and related environmental services, particularly SMEs that can demonstrate relevant expertise and experience. Companies engaged in taxonomic determination and offering similar services can compete for growth through this awarded contract, leveraging the experience gained for future public-sector tenders in the environmental and public service industries.

## Notice

The Authority is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced contractor for the provision of aquatic sample processing and taxonomic determination.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Authority is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced contractor for the provision of aquatic sample processing and taxonomic determination.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG392481 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Aug 2020 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Apr 2016 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £59,754 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98361000 - Aquatic marine services

## Release History

- 13 Aug 2020 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG392481

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG392481
  Aquatic Sample Processing and Taxonomic Determination - The Authority is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced contractor for the provision of aquatic sample processing and taxonomic determination.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.orkneyharbours.com
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000433964

## Provenance

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