---
title: "Orkney Gateway"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000519362"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT SCOTLAND"
published: "2018-02-05"
---

# Orkney Gateway

Buyer: HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000519362

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## Summary

The public procurement process titled "Orkney Gateway" is led by Historic Environment Scotland, aiming to commission up to four teams to provide innovative concepts for a gateway vehicle to the Heart of Neolithic Orkney World Heritage Site. This procurement falls under the services category and is classified within the tourism, built heritage, and conservation industries. The procurement method is an open procedure, and it is currently at the award stage. Key details include the contract value of £1,000, which was signed on 15th January 2018, and the delivery is expected in the Glasgow region.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in tourism, infrastructure development, technology, and community engagement. Companies with expertise in creative design, visitor experience enhancements, and technological integration will be particularly well-suited to compete. Given the emphasis on delivering value and addressing infrastructure challenges arising from increased visitor numbers, small and medium-sized enterprises that can offer innovative and practical solutions are encouraged to express their interest, which may lead to substantial business growth in the heritage and tourism sectors.

## Notice

Orkney Islands Council (OIC) and Historic Environment Scotland (HES) and Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) wish to commission up to 4 teams to propose a range of concepts for a gateway vehicle to the Heart of Neolithic Orkney World Heritage Site (HONO WHS). The options will consider: - Infrastructure - Technology - Content - Community benefits - Academic/Research benefits and opportunities - Overall Added Value - Deliverability The ambition is to provide innovative ideas for a visitor experience that makes the most of the unique individual sites within the HONO WHS, the landscape in which it sits, linkages with the rest of Orkney (physically and culturally), and the latest technology, as well as addressing the infrastructure challenges generated by the recent surge in visitor numbers to Orkney and the opportunities from research and academic sectors.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB308775 |
| 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 | 5 Feb 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Dec 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Jan 2018 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,000 |
| Lots value | £5,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT SCOTLAND |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH9 1SH |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | Southside/Newington |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh South |
| Delivery location | TLM65 Orkney Islands |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | CHRIS BLANDFORD ASSOCIATES; NORTHLIGHT HERITAGE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services
- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 63513000 - Tourist information services
- 75125000 - Administrative services related to tourism affairs

## Release History

- 5 Feb 2018 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB308775
- 16 Nov 2017 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV301312

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV301312&idx=2
  8th December 2017 - Guidance for Suppliers on how to upload tender responses.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV301312&idx=1
  16th November 2017 - Project Scope
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV301312
  Orkney Gateway - Orkney Islands Council (OIC) and Historic Environment Scotland (HES) and Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) wish to commission up to 4 teams to propose a range of concepts for a gateway vehicle to the Heart of Neolithic Orkney World Heritage Site (HONO WHS). The options will consider: - Infrastructure - Technology - Content - Community benefits - Academic/Research benefits and opportunities - Overall Added Value - Deliverability The ambition is to provide innovative ideas for a visitor experience that makes the most of the unique individual sites within the HONO WHS, the landscape in which it sits, linkages with the rest of Orkney (physically and culturally), and the latest technology, as well as addressing the infrastructure challenges generated by the recent surge in visitor numbers to Orkney and the opportunities from research and academic sectors.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB308775
  Orkney Gateway - Orkney Islands Council (OIC) and Historic Environment Scotland (HES) and Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) wish to commission up to 4 teams to propose a range of concepts for a gateway vehicle to the Heart of Neolithic Orkney World Heritage Site (HONO WHS). The options will consider: - Infrastructure - Technology - Content - Community benefits - Academic/Research benefits and opportunities - Overall Added Value - Deliverability The ambition is to provide innovative ideas for a visitor experience that makes the most of the unique individual sites within the HONO WHS, the landscape in which it sits, linkages with the rest of Orkney (physically and culturally), and the latest technology, as well as addressing the infrastructure challenges generated by the recent surge in visitor numbers to Orkney and the opportunities from research and academic sectors.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://historicenvironment.scot
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000519362

## Provenance

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