--- title: "Provision of Ballast Water Sample Analysis" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000511436" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000511436" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000511436.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000511436.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL" published: "2018-01-04" --- # Provision of Ballast Water Sample Analysis Buyer: ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000511436 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000511436) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000511436.json) ## Summary The Orkney Islands Council is seeking a qualified contractor for the "Provision of Ballast Water Sample Analysis," a service-focused tender in the environmental protection sector located in Kirkwall, Orkney. This contract, initially set for a period of two years with the potential for two additional one-year extensions, has a total value of approximately £132,000. The tender process is currently in the award stage, having been completed on 8th November 2017, with all relevant documentation and bid submissions conducted electronically before the final date of 29th September 2017. This opportunity is ideal for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in environmental services, particularly those with experience in maritime management and ecological analysis. Companies that can demonstrate a capability for handling biological sample analyses, particularly in compliance with international maritime guidelines, would be well-suited to compete. With the increasing regulatory focus on environmental protections, participating in this tender can boost a business's portfolio and visibility within the industry. ## Notice The Authority has a requirement for a suitably qualified and experienced contractor for the provision of analysis of plankton samples which are collected as part of our ballast water sampling programme. The Contract will be for an initial 2 year period with the option to extend by two 12 month periods, subject to the satisfaction of performance by the Authority. ### Lot Information Lot 1 As part of the Orkney Islands Council (OIC) Ballast Water Management Policy (adopted by OIC in 2013) ballast water samples are collected from all vessels wishing to discharge ballast water in Scapa Flow, Orkney. The samples are collected as per the International Maritime Organization's Convention for the Control and Management of Ships' Ballast Water and Sediments 2004 guidelines. Renewal: Initial term of 24 months plus the option to extend by 2 x 12 months periods. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN305537 | | 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 | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 4 Jan 2018 | | Submission deadline | 29 Sep 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 8 Nov 2017 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | 2021 | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £132,000 | | Lots value | £132,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £135,877 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL | | 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 ### Codes - 71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services - 71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services ## Release History - 4 Jan 2018 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN305537 - 12 Sep 2017 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP295173 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP295173&idx=1 12th September 2017 - 001 - ITT - Ballast Water Sample Analysis - Plankton - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP295173&idx=2 12th September 2017 - 003 - Appendix A To The Contract Notice For Ballast Water Analysis - Plankton - Ref OIC/PROC/0657 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP295173&idx=3 12th September 2017 - 002 - Appendix 1 - ESPD (Scotland) - Ballast Water Sample Analysis - Plankton - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP295173 Provision of Ballast Water Sample Analysis - The Authority has a requirement for a suitably qualified and experienced contractor for the provision of analysis of plankton samples which are collected as part of our ballast water sampling programme. The Contract will be for an initial 2 year period with the option to extend by two 12 month periods, subject to the satisfaction of performance by the Authority. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN305537 Provision of Ballast Water Sample Analysis - The Authority has a requirement for a suitably qualified and experienced contractor for the provision of analysis of plankton samples which are collected as part of our ballast water sampling programme. The Contract will be for an initial 2 year period with the option to extend by two 12 month periods, subject to the satisfaction of performance by the Authority. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.orkney.gov.uk - http://www.publiccontractscotland.gov.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000511436 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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